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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.58, 11,390.58 and 2,662.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.58, 11,390.58 and 2,662.38 is: 3,994.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.58 : 11,390.58 = 2,662.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.58/11,390.58 = 2,662.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.58x = 11,390.58 × 2,662.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.58x = 30,326,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,326,052.38/7,592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.17

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