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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,593.30, 11,390.48 and 2,399.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,593.30, 11,390.48 and 2,399.13 is: 3,598.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,593.30 : 11,390.48 = 2,399.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,593.30/11,390.48 = 2,399.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,593.30x = 11,390.48 × 2,399.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,593.30x = 27,327,242.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,327,242.28/7,593.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.86

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