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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,593.14, 11,390.52 and 2,398.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,593.14, 11,390.52 and 2,398.62 is: 3,598.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,593.14 : 11,390.52 = 2,398.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,593.14/11,390.52 = 2,398.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,593.14x = 11,390.52 × 2,398.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,593.14x = 27,321,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,321,529.08/7,593.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.19

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