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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.46, 11,390.03 and 2,593.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.46, 11,390.03 and 2,593.66 is: 3,890.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.46 : 11,390.03 = 2,593.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.46/11,390.03 = 2,593.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.46x = 11,390.03 × 2,593.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.46x = 29,541,865.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,541,865.21/7,592.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.95

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