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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,598.93, 11,397.74 and 2,052.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,598.93, 11,397.74 and 2,052.23 is: 3,078.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,598.93 : 11,397.74 = 2,052.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,598.93/11,397.74 = 2,052.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,598.93x = 11,397.74 × 2,052.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,598.93x = 23,390,716.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390,716.71/7,598.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.16

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