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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,598.52, 11,392.98 and 2,668.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,598.52, 11,392.98 and 2,668.62 is: 4,001.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,598.52 : 11,392.98 = 2,668.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,598.52/11,392.98 = 2,668.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,598.52x = 11,392.98 × 2,668.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,598.52x = 30,403,534.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,403,534.29/7,598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.24

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