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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,597.60, 11,395.76 and 2,402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,597.60, 11,395.76 and 2,402.72 is: 3,603.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,597.60 : 11,395.76 = 2,402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,597.60/11,395.76 = 2,402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,597.60x = 11,395.76 × 2,402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,597.60x = 27,380,820.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,380,820.47/7,597.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.88

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