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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,597.40, 11,398.52 and 2,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,597.40, 11,398.52 and 2,332.80 is: 3,499.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,597.40 : 11,398.52 = 2,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,597.40/11,398.52 = 2,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,597.40x = 11,398.52 × 2,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,597.40x = 26,590,473.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,590,473.29/7,597.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.95

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