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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.49, 11,381.70 and 3,886.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.49, 11,381.70 and 3,886.56 is: 5,826.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.49 : 11,381.70 = 3,886.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.49/11,381.70 = 3,886.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.49x = 11,381.70 × 3,886.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.49x = 44,235,659.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,235,659.95/7,592.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,826.24

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