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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,598.97, 11,398.50 and 2,404.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,598.97, 11,398.50 and 2,404.84 is: 3,607.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,598.97 : 11,398.50 = 2,404.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,598.97/11,398.50 = 2,404.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,598.97x = 11,398.50 × 2,404.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,598.97x = 27,411,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,411,568.74/7,598.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.27

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