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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,588.42, 15,994.90 and 7,614.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,588.42, 15,994.90 and 7,614.92 is: 10,510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,588.42 : 15,994.90 = 7,614.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,588.42/15,994.90 = 7,614.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,588.42x = 15,994.90 × 7,614.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,588.42x = 121,799,883.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,799,883.91/11,588.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,510.48

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