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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.81, 11,389.29 and 2,662.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.81, 11,389.29 and 2,662.57 is: 3,993.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.81 : 11,389.29 = 2,662.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.81/11,389.29 = 2,662.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.81x = 11,389.29 × 2,662.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.81x = 30,324,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,324,753.40/7,592.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.88

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