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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.52, 11,388.38 and 2,397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.52, 11,388.38 and 2,397.96 is: 3,596.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.52 : 11,388.38 = 2,397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.52/11,388.38 = 2,397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.52x = 11,388.38 × 2,397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.52x = 27,308,879.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,308,879.70/7,592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.81

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