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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,595.48, 11,392.92 and 2,666.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,595.48, 11,392.92 and 2,666.24 is: 3,999.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,595.48 : 11,392.92 = 2,666.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,595.48/11,392.92 = 2,666.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,595.48x = 11,392.92 × 2,666.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,595.48x = 30,376,259.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,376,259.02/7,595.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.25

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