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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,599.31, 11,399.62 and 2,052.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,599.31, 11,399.62 and 2,052.63 is: 3,079.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,599.31 : 11,399.62 = 2,052.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,599.31/11,399.62 = 2,052.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,599.31x = 11,399.62 × 2,052.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,599.31x = 23,399,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,399,202.00/7,599.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.12

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