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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,599.18, 11,391.81 and 2,666.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,599.18, 11,391.81 and 2,666.13 is: 3,996.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,599.18 : 11,391.81 = 2,666.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,599.18/11,391.81 = 2,666.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,599.18x = 11,391.81 × 2,666.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,599.18x = 30,372,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,372,046.40/7,599.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.75

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