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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.78, 11,388.76 and 2,398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.78, 11,388.76 and 2,398.25 is: 3,597.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.78 : 11,388.76 = 2,398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.78/11,388.76 = 2,398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.78x = 11,388.76 × 2,398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.78x = 27,313,093.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,313,093.67/7,592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.25

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