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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,595.93, 11,394 and 2,665.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,595.93, 11,394 and 2,665.61 is: 3,998.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,595.93 : 11,394 = 2,665.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,595.93/11,394 = 2,665.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,595.93x = 11,394 × 2,665.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,595.93x = 30,371,903.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,371,903.37/7,595.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.45

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