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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,594.48, 11,391.42 and 2,665.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,594.48, 11,391.42 and 2,665.24 is: 3,997.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,594.48 : 11,391.42 = 2,665.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,594.48/11,391.42 = 2,665.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,594.48x = 11,391.42 × 2,665.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,594.48x = 30,360,868.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,360,868.24/7,594.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.75

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