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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,599.44, 11,399.08 and 2,405.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,599.44, 11,399.08 and 2,405.32 is: 3,607.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,599.44 : 11,399.08 = 2,405.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,599.44/11,399.08 = 2,405.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,599.44x = 11,399.08 × 2,405.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,599.44x = 27,418,435.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,418,435.11/7,599.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.95

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