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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,596.91, 11,391.62 and 2,330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,596.91, 11,391.62 and 2,330.66 is: 3,494.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,596.91 : 11,391.62 = 2,330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,596.91/11,391.62 = 2,330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,596.91x = 11,391.62 × 2,330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,596.91x = 26,549,981.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,549,981.42/7,596.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.84

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