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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,589.94, 17,341.08 and 9,082.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,589.94, 17,341.08 and 9,082.18 is: 13,588.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,589.94 : 17,341.08 = 9,082.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,589.94/17,341.08 = 9,082.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,589.94x = 17,341.08 × 9,082.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,589.94x = 157,494,809.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,494,809.95/11,589.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.92

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