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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.71, 11,390.57 and 2,662.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.71, 11,390.57 and 2,662.51 is: 3,994.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.71 : 11,390.57 = 2,662.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.71/11,390.57 = 2,662.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.71x = 11,390.57 × 2,662.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.71x = 30,327,506.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,327,506.53/7,592.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.29

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