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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,598.63, 11,397.81 and 2,404.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,598.63, 11,397.81 and 2,404.51 is: 3,606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,598.63 : 11,397.81 = 2,404.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,598.63/11,397.81 = 2,404.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,598.63x = 11,397.81 × 2,404.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,598.63x = 27,406,148.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,406,148.12/7,598.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.72

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