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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,595.86, 11,392.94 and 2,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,595.86, 11,392.94 and 2,049.76 is: 3,074.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,595.86 : 11,392.94 = 2,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,595.86/11,392.94 = 2,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,595.86x = 11,392.94 × 2,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,595.86x = 23,352,792.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,352,792.69/7,595.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.41

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