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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,599.68, 11,398.37 and 2,404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,599.68, 11,398.37 and 2,404.88 is: 3,606.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,599.68 : 11,398.37 = 2,404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,599.68/11,398.37 = 2,404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,599.68x = 11,398.37 × 2,404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,599.68x = 27,411,712.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,411,712.05/7,599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.96

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