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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,596.51, 11,394.69 and 2,402.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,596.51, 11,394.69 and 2,402.39 is: 3,603.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,596.51 : 11,394.69 = 2,402.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,596.51/11,394.69 = 2,402.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,596.51x = 11,394.69 × 2,402.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,596.51x = 27,374,432.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,374,432.34/7,596.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.55

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