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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,593.92, 11,391.42 and 2,399.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,593.92, 11,391.42 and 2,399.75 is: 3,599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,593.92 : 11,391.42 = 2,399.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,593.92/11,391.42 = 2,399.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,593.92x = 11,391.42 × 2,399.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,593.92x = 27,336,560.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,336,560.15/7,593.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.80

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