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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,594.29, 11,396.58 and 2,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,594.29, 11,396.58 and 2,664 is: 3,997.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,594.29 : 11,396.58 = 2,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,594.29/11,396.58 = 2,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,594.29x = 11,396.58 × 2,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,594.29x = 30,360,489.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,360,489.12/7,594.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.80

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