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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.71, 11,390.41 and 2,593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.71, 11,390.41 and 2,593.92 is: 3,891.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.71 : 11,390.41 = 2,593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.71/11,390.41 = 2,593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.71x = 11,390.41 × 2,593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.71x = 29,545,742.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,545,742.39/7,592.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.33

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