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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.42, 11,389.26 and 2,914.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.42, 11,389.26 and 2,914.70 is: 4,372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.42 : 11,389.26 = 2,914.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.42/11,389.26 = 2,914.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.42x = 11,389.26 × 2,914.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.42x = 33,196,276.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,196,276.12/7,592.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.29

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