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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,596.32, 11,395.61 and 2,665.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,596.32, 11,395.61 and 2,665.08 is: 3,998.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,596.32 : 11,395.61 = 2,665.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,596.32/11,395.61 = 2,665.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,596.32x = 11,395.61 × 2,665.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,596.32x = 30,370,198.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,370,198.97/7,596.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.02

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