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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,599.52, 11,391.99 and 2,401.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,599.52, 11,391.99 and 2,401.84 is: 3,600.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,599.52 : 11,391.99 = 2,401.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,599.52/11,391.99 = 2,401.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,599.52x = 11,391.99 × 2,401.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,599.52x = 27,361,737.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,361,737.26/7,599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,600.46

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