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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.67, 11,389.55 and 2,398.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.67, 11,389.55 and 2,398.50 is: 3,597.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.67 : 11,389.55 = 2,398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.67/11,389.55 = 2,398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.67x = 11,389.55 × 2,398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.67x = 27,317,835.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,317,835.68/7,592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.92

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