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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,597.62, 11,396.52 and 2,402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,597.62, 11,396.52 and 2,402.28 is: 3,603.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,597.62 : 11,396.52 = 2,402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,597.62/11,396.52 = 2,402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,597.62x = 11,396.52 × 2,402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,597.62x = 27,377,632.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,377,632.07/7,597.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.45

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