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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.70, 11,389.05 and 5,502.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.70, 11,389.05 and 5,502.90 is: 8,254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.70 : 11,389.05 = 5,502.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.70/11,389.05 = 5,502.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.70x = 11,389.05 × 5,502.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.70x = 62,672,803.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,672,803.25/7,592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,254.35

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