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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,598.97, 11,398.59 and 4,091.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,598.97, 11,398.59 and 4,091.85 is: 6,137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,598.97 : 11,398.59 = 4,091.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,598.97/11,398.59 = 4,091.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,598.97x = 11,398.59 × 4,091.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,598.97x = 46,641,320.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,641,320.49/7,598.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,137.85

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