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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,605.38, 11,407.92 and 2,059.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,605.38, 11,407.92 and 2,059.51 is: 3,089.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,605.38 : 11,407.92 = 2,059.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,605.38/11,407.92 = 2,059.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,605.38x = 11,407.92 × 2,059.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,605.38x = 23,494,725.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,494,725.32/7,605.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.22

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