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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,595.32, 11,394.36 and 3,437.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,595.32, 11,394.36 and 3,437.29 is: 5,156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,595.32 : 11,394.36 = 3,437.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,595.32/11,394.36 = 3,437.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,595.32x = 11,394.36 × 3,437.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,595.32x = 39,165,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,165,719.68/7,595.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.56

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