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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,598.14, 11,390.28 and 2,665.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,598.14, 11,390.28 and 2,665.09 is: 3,995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,598.14 : 11,390.28 = 2,665.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,598.14/11,390.28 = 2,665.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,598.14x = 11,390.28 × 2,665.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,598.14x = 30,356,121.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,356,121.33/7,598.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.20

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