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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,593.29, 11,395.08 and 2,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,593.29, 11,395.08 and 2,663 is: 3,996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,593.29 : 11,395.08 = 2,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,593.29/11,395.08 = 2,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,593.29x = 11,395.08 × 2,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,593.29x = 30,345,098.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,345,098.04/7,593.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.30

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