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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,599.28, 11,398.92 and 3,441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,599.28, 11,398.92 and 3,441.28 is: 5,161.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,599.28 : 11,398.92 = 3,441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,599.28/11,398.92 = 3,441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,599.28x = 11,398.92 × 3,441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,599.28x = 39,226,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,226,875.42/7,599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.92

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