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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.31, 11,388.72 and 2,665.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.31, 11,388.72 and 2,665.38 is: 3,998.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.31 : 11,388.72 = 2,665.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.31/11,388.72 = 2,665.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.31x = 11,388.72 × 2,665.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.31x = 30,355,266.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,355,266.51/7,592.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.16

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