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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.88, 11,371.32 and 3,684.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.88, 11,371.32 and 3,684.72 is: 5,518.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.88 : 11,371.32 = 3,684.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.88/11,371.32 = 3,684.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.88x = 11,371.32 × 3,684.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.88x = 41,900,130.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,900,130.23/7,592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.34

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