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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,593.66, 11,383.29 and 2,660.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,593.66, 11,383.29 and 2,660.10 is: 3,987.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,593.66 : 11,383.29 = 2,660.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,593.66/11,383.29 = 2,660.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,593.66x = 11,383.29 × 2,660.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,593.66x = 30,280,689.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,280,689.73/7,593.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.63

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