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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,595.46, 11,393.61 and 2,979.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,595.46, 11,393.61 and 2,979.54 is: 4,469.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,595.46 : 11,393.61 = 2,979.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,595.46/11,393.61 = 2,979.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,595.46x = 11,393.61 × 2,979.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,595.46x = 33,947,716.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,947,716.74/7,595.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.47

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