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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.70, 11,389.12 and 2,662.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.70, 11,389.12 and 2,662.33 is: 3,993.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.70 : 11,389.12 = 2,662.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.70/11,389.12 = 2,662.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.70x = 11,389.12 × 2,662.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.70x = 30,321,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,321,595.85/7,592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.52

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