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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.63, 11,389.02 and 2,662.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.63, 11,389.02 and 2,662.39 is: 3,993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.63 : 11,389.02 = 2,662.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.63/11,389.02 = 2,662.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.63x = 11,389.02 × 2,662.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.63x = 30,322,012.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,322,012.96/7,592.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.61

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