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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.28, 11,388.02 and 2,397.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.28, 11,388.02 and 2,397.75 is: 3,596.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.28 : 11,388.02 = 2,397.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.28/11,388.02 = 2,397.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.28x = 11,388.02 × 2,397.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.28x = 27,305,612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,305,612.97/7,592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.50

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