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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.76, 11,389.86 and 2,398.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.76, 11,389.86 and 2,398.68 is: 3,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.76 : 11,389.86 = 2,398.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.76/11,389.86 = 2,398.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.76x = 11,389.86 × 2,398.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.76x = 27,320,629.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,320,629.38/7,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.25

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