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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,598.79, 11,403.28 and 2,668.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,598.79, 11,403.28 and 2,668.45 is: 4,004.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,598.79 : 11,403.28 = 2,668.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,598.79/11,403.28 = 2,668.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,598.79x = 11,403.28 × 2,668.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,598.79x = 30,429,082.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,429,082.52/7,598.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.46

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