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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,593.48, 11,377.46 and 5,391.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,593.48, 11,377.46 and 5,391.29 is: 8,077.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,593.48 : 11,377.46 = 5,391.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,593.48/11,377.46 = 5,391.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,593.48x = 11,377.46 × 5,391.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,593.48x = 61,339,228.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,339,228.25/7,593.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,077.88

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