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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.36, 11,389.64 and 2,397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.36, 11,389.64 and 2,397.04 is: 3,595.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.36 : 11,389.64 = 2,397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.36/11,389.64 = 2,397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.36x = 11,389.64 × 2,397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.36x = 27,301,422.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,301,422.67/7,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.91

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