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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,593.17, 11,389.14 and 3,377.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,593.17, 11,389.14 and 3,377.73 is: 5,066.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,593.17 : 11,389.14 = 3,377.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,593.17/11,389.14 = 3,377.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,593.17x = 11,389.14 × 3,377.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,593.17x = 38,469,439.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,469,439.85/7,593.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.32

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