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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,597.79, 11,392.92 and 2,331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,597.79, 11,392.92 and 2,331.54 is: 3,496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,597.79 : 11,392.92 = 2,331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,597.79/11,392.92 = 2,331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,597.79x = 11,392.92 × 2,331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,597.79x = 26,563,048.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,563,048.70/7,597.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.15

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