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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,595.88, 11,392.86 and 2,982.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,595.88, 11,392.86 and 2,982.12 is: 4,472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,595.88 : 11,392.86 = 2,982.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,595.88/11,392.86 = 2,982.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,595.88x = 11,392.86 × 2,982.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,595.88x = 33,974,875.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,974,875.66/7,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.80

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