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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,598.89, 11,398.34 and 2,333.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,598.89, 11,398.34 and 2,333.89 is: 3,500.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,598.89 : 11,398.34 = 2,333.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,598.89/11,398.34 = 2,333.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,598.89x = 11,398.34 × 2,333.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,598.89x = 26,602,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,602,471.74/7,598.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.84

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