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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,598.63, 11,398.05 and 3,438.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,598.63, 11,398.05 and 3,438.77 is: 5,158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,598.63 : 11,398.05 = 3,438.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,598.63/11,398.05 = 3,438.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,598.63x = 11,398.05 × 3,438.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,598.63x = 39,195,272.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,195,272.40/7,598.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.21

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