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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.56, 11,388.96 and 2,662.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.56, 11,388.96 and 2,662.34 is: 3,993.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.56 : 11,388.96 = 2,662.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.56/11,388.96 = 2,662.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.56x = 11,388.96 × 2,662.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.56x = 30,321,283.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,321,283.77/7,592.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.55

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