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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,596.41, 11,393.59 and 2,665.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,596.41, 11,393.59 and 2,665.41 is: 3,997.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,596.41 : 11,393.59 = 2,665.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,596.41/11,393.59 = 2,665.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,596.41x = 11,393.59 × 2,665.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,596.41x = 30,368,536.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,368,536.83/7,596.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.75

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