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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.28, 11,389.20 and 2,661.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.28, 11,389.20 and 2,661.36 is: 3,992.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.28 : 11,389.20 = 2,661.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.28/11,389.20 = 2,661.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.28x = 11,389.20 × 2,661.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.28x = 30,310,761.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,310,761.31/7,592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.31

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