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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,598.59, 11,394.16 and 2,667.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,598.59, 11,394.16 and 2,667.51 is: 3,999.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,598.59 : 11,394.16 = 2,667.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,598.59/11,394.16 = 2,667.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,598.59x = 11,394.16 × 2,667.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,598.59x = 30,394,007.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,394,007.71/7,598.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.96

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