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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,598.78, 11,398.58 and 2,404.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,598.78, 11,398.58 and 2,404.26 is: 3,606.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,598.78 : 11,398.58 = 2,404.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,598.78/11,398.58 = 2,404.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,598.78x = 11,398.58 × 2,404.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,598.78x = 27,405,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,405,149.95/7,598.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.52

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