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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,595.72, 11,393.58 and 2,402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,595.72, 11,393.58 and 2,402.04 is: 3,603.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,595.72 : 11,393.58 = 2,402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,595.72/11,393.58 = 2,402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,595.72x = 11,393.58 × 2,402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,595.72x = 27,367,834.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,367,834.90/7,595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.06

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