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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,596.22, 11,396.68 and 2,665.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,596.22, 11,396.68 and 2,665.94 is: 3,999.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,596.22 : 11,396.68 = 2,665.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,596.22/11,396.68 = 2,665.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,596.22x = 11,396.68 × 2,665.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,596.22x = 30,382,865.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,382,865.08/7,596.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.73

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