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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,595.92, 11,398.88 and 2,665.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,595.92, 11,398.88 and 2,665.43 is: 3,999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,595.92 : 11,398.88 = 2,665.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,595.92/11,398.88 = 2,665.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,595.92x = 11,398.88 × 2,665.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,595.92x = 30,382,937.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,382,937.44/7,595.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.90

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