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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,597.21, 11,395.41 and 2,402.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,597.21, 11,395.41 and 2,402.68 is: 3,603.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,597.21 : 11,395.41 = 2,402.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,597.21/11,395.41 = 2,402.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,597.21x = 11,395.41 × 2,402.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,597.21x = 27,379,523.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,379,523.70/7,597.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.89

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