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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,599.77, 11,392.37 and 5,371.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,599.77, 11,392.37 and 5,371.65 is: 8,052.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,599.77 : 11,392.37 = 5,371.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,599.77/11,392.37 = 5,371.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,599.77x = 11,392.37 × 5,371.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,599.77x = 61,195,824.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,195,824.31/7,599.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.33

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