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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,592.94, 11,385.36 and 3,893.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,592.94, 11,385.36 and 3,893.67 is: 5,838.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,592.94 : 11,385.36 = 3,893.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,592.94/11,385.36 = 3,893.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,592.94x = 11,385.36 × 3,893.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,592.94x = 44,330,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,330,834.67/7,592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,838.43

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