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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,599.72, 11,399.58 and 2,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,599.72, 11,399.58 and 2,406 is: 3,609

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,599.72 : 11,399.58 = 2,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,599.72/11,399.58 = 2,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,599.72x = 11,399.58 × 2,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,599.72x = 27,427,389.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,427,389.48/7,599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609

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