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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,599.51, 11,399.13 and 2,405.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,599.51, 11,399.13 and 2,405.25 is: 3,607.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,599.51 : 11,399.13 = 2,405.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,599.51/11,399.13 = 2,405.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,599.51x = 11,399.13 × 2,405.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,599.51x = 27,417,757.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,417,757.43/7,599.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.83

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