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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,594.47, 11,391.29 and 2,399.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,594.47, 11,391.29 and 2,399.94 is: 3,599.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,594.47 : 11,391.29 = 2,399.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,594.47/11,391.29 = 2,399.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,594.47x = 11,391.29 × 2,399.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,594.47x = 27,338,412.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,338,412.52/7,594.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.78

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