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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,598.38, 11,397.50 and 2,333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,598.38, 11,397.50 and 2,333.38 is: 3,500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,598.38 : 11,397.50 = 2,333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,598.38/11,397.50 = 2,333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,598.38x = 11,397.50 × 2,333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,598.38x = 26,594,698.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,594,698.55/7,598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.05

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