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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.30, 11,388.98 and 2,398.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.30, 11,388.98 and 2,398.13 is: 3,597.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.30 : 11,388.98 = 2,398.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.30/11,388.98 = 2,398.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.30x = 11,388.98 × 2,398.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.30x = 27,312,203.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,312,203.66/7,592.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.36

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