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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.56, 11,594.34 and 3,568.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.56, 11,594.34 and 3,568.34 is: 5,352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.56 : 11,594.34 = 3,568.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.56/11,594.34 = 3,568.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.56x = 11,594.34 × 3,568.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.56x = 41,372,489.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,372,489.22/7,729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.50

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