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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,598.29, 11,397.78 and 2,332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,598.29, 11,397.78 and 2,332.92 is: 3,499.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,598.29 : 11,397.78 = 2,332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,598.29/11,397.78 = 2,332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,598.29x = 11,397.78 × 2,332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,598.29x = 26,590,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,590,108.92/7,598.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.49

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