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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,597.06, 11,396.73 and 2,665.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,597.06, 11,396.73 and 2,665.83 is: 3,999.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,597.06 : 11,396.73 = 2,665.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,597.06/11,396.73 = 2,665.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,597.06x = 11,396.73 × 2,665.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,597.06x = 30,381,797.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,381,797.47/7,597.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.15

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