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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.70, 11,387.16 and 2,662.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.70, 11,387.16 and 2,662.50 is: 3,993.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.70 : 11,387.16 = 2,662.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.70/11,387.16 = 2,662.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.70x = 11,387.16 × 2,662.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.70x = 30,318,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,318,313.50/7,592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.09

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