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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,594.17, 11,391.72 and 2,329.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,594.17, 11,391.72 and 2,329.35 is: 3,494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,594.17 : 11,391.72 = 2,329.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,594.17/11,391.72 = 2,329.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,594.17x = 11,391.72 × 2,329.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,594.17x = 26,535,302.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,535,302.98/7,594.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.17

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