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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,595.70, 11,393.46 and 2,401.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,595.70, 11,393.46 and 2,401.56 is: 3,602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,595.70 : 11,393.46 = 2,401.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,595.70/11,393.46 = 2,401.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,595.70x = 11,393.46 × 2,401.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,595.70x = 27,362,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,362,077.80/7,595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.31

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