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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.42, 11,386.41 and 2,661.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.42, 11,386.41 and 2,661.14 is: 3,990.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.42 : 11,386.41 = 2,661.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.42/11,386.41 = 2,661.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.42x = 11,386.41 × 2,661.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.42x = 30,300,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,300,831.11/7,592.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.93

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