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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,599.63, 11,399.31 and 2,405.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,599.63, 11,399.31 and 2,405.52 is: 3,608.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,599.63 : 11,399.31 = 2,405.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,599.63/11,399.31 = 2,405.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,599.63x = 11,399.31 × 2,405.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,599.63x = 27,421,268.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,421,268.19/7,599.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.24

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