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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.94, 11,389.34 and 2,398.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.94, 11,389.34 and 2,398.82 is: 3,598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.94 : 11,389.34 = 2,398.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.94/11,389.34 = 2,398.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.94x = 11,389.34 × 2,398.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.94x = 27,320,925.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,320,925.63/7,592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.20

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