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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,597.48, 11,396.16 and 2,665.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,597.48, 11,396.16 and 2,665.98 is: 3,998.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,597.48 : 11,396.16 = 2,665.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,597.48/11,396.16 = 2,665.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,597.48x = 11,396.16 × 2,665.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,597.48x = 30,381,934.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,381,934.64/7,597.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.95

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