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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.33, 11,387.64 and 2,046.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.33, 11,387.64 and 2,046.08 is: 3,068.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.33 : 11,387.64 = 2,046.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.33/11,387.64 = 2,046.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.33x = 11,387.64 × 2,046.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.33x = 23,300,022.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,300,022.45/7,592.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.89

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