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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.36, 11,383.68 and 3,694.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.36, 11,383.68 and 3,694.64 is: 5,539.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.36 : 11,383.68 = 3,694.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.36/11,383.68 = 3,694.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.36x = 11,383.68 × 3,694.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.36x = 42,058,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,058,599.48/7,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,539.59

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