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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,599.83, 11,399.65 and 2,405.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,599.83, 11,399.65 and 2,405.71 is: 3,608.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,599.83 : 11,399.65 = 2,405.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,599.83/11,399.65 = 2,405.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,599.83x = 11,399.65 × 2,405.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,599.83x = 27,424,182.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,424,182.97/7,599.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.53

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