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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.39, 11,388.20 and 2,663.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.39, 11,388.20 and 2,663.13 is: 3,994.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.39 : 11,388.20 = 2,663.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.39/11,388.20 = 2,663.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.39x = 11,388.20 × 2,663.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.39x = 30,328,243.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,328,243.75/7,592.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.56

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