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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,598.54, 11,402.91 and 2,668.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,598.54, 11,402.91 and 2,668.20 is: 4,004.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,598.54 : 11,402.91 = 2,668.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,598.54/11,402.91 = 2,668.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,598.54x = 11,402.91 × 2,668.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,598.54x = 30,425,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,425,244.46/7,598.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.09

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