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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.88, 11,387.52 and 2,398.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.88, 11,387.52 and 2,398.80 is: 3,597.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.88 : 11,387.52 = 2,398.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.88/11,387.52 = 2,398.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.88x = 11,387.52 × 2,398.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.88x = 27,316,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,316,382.98/7,592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.63

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