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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,596.70, 11,396.09 and 2,665.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,596.70, 11,396.09 and 2,665.22 is: 3,998.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,596.70 : 11,396.09 = 2,665.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,596.70/11,396.09 = 2,665.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,596.70x = 11,396.09 × 2,665.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,596.70x = 30,373,036.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,373,036.67/7,596.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.19

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