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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,595, 11,391.42 and 2,664.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,595, 11,391.42 and 2,664.44 is: 3,996.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,595 : 11,391.42 = 2,664.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,595/11,391.42 = 2,664.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,595x = 11,391.42 × 2,664.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,595x = 30,351,755.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,351,755.10/7,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.28

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