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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,597.89, 11,396.84 and 2,332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,597.89, 11,396.84 and 2,332.89 is: 3,499.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,597.89 : 11,396.84 = 2,332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,597.89/11,396.84 = 2,332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,597.89x = 11,396.84 × 2,332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,597.89x = 26,587,562.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,587,562.40/7,597.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.34

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