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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,595.17, 11,393.10 and 2,329.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,595.17, 11,393.10 and 2,329.79 is: 3,494.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,595.17 : 11,393.10 = 2,329.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,595.17/11,393.10 = 2,329.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,595.17x = 11,393.10 × 2,329.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,595.17x = 26,543,518.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,543,518.80/7,595.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.79

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