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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,594.79, 11,392.53 and 2,329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,594.79, 11,392.53 and 2,329.42 is: 3,494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,594.79 : 11,392.53 = 2,329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,594.79/11,392.53 = 2,329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,594.79x = 11,392.53 × 2,329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,594.79x = 26,537,930.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,537,930.27/7,594.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.23

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