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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,599.66, 11,399.43 and 2,053.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,599.66, 11,399.43 and 2,053.55 is: 3,080.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,599.66 : 11,399.43 = 2,053.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,599.66/11,399.43 = 2,053.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,599.66x = 11,399.43 × 2,053.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,599.66x = 23,409,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,409,335.68/7,599.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.32

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