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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,596.17, 11,390.72 and 2,329.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,596.17, 11,390.72 and 2,329.83 is: 3,493.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,596.17 : 11,390.72 = 2,329.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,596.17/11,390.72 = 2,329.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,596.17x = 11,390.72 × 2,329.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,596.17x = 26,538,441.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,538,441.18/7,596.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.66

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