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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,598.18, 11,390.88 and 2,671.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,598.18, 11,390.88 and 2,671.06 is: 4,004.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,598.18 : 11,390.88 = 2,671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,598.18/11,390.88 = 2,671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,598.18x = 11,390.88 × 2,671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,598.18x = 30,425,723.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,425,723.93/7,598.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.34

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