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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.29, 11,388.98 and 2,326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.29, 11,388.98 and 2,326.62 is: 3,490.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.29 : 11,388.98 = 2,326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.29/11,388.98 = 2,326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.29x = 11,388.98 × 2,326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.29x = 26,497,774.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,497,774.53/7,592.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.09

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