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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.64, 11,388.18 and 2,045.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.64, 11,388.18 and 2,045.76 is: 3,068.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.64 : 11,388.18 = 2,045.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.64/11,388.18 = 2,045.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.64x = 11,388.18 × 2,045.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.64x = 23,297,483.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,297,483.12/7,592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.43

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