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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,595.52, 11,394.88 and 2,401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,595.52, 11,394.88 and 2,401.28 is: 3,602.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,595.52 : 11,394.88 = 2,401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,595.52/11,394.88 = 2,401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,595.52x = 11,394.88 × 2,401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,595.52x = 27,362,297.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,362,297.45/7,595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.43

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