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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,596.83, 11,395.83 and 2,332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,596.83, 11,395.83 and 2,332.28 is: 3,498.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,596.83 : 11,395.83 = 2,332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,596.83/11,395.83 = 2,332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,596.83x = 11,395.83 × 2,332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,596.83x = 26,578,209.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,578,209.41/7,596.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.59

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