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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.73, 11,389.10 and 2,046.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.73, 11,389.10 and 2,046.64 is: 3,069.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.73 : 11,389.10 = 2,046.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.73/11,389.10 = 2,046.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.73x = 11,389.10 × 2,046.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.73x = 23,309,379.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,309,379.58/7,592.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.96

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