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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,594.40, 11,391.62 and 2,665.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,594.40, 11,391.62 and 2,665.46 is: 3,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,594.40 : 11,391.62 = 2,665.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,594.40/11,391.62 = 2,665.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,594.40x = 11,391.62 × 2,665.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,594.40x = 30,363,922.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,363,922.60/7,594.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.20

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