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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,590.28, 17,385.32 and 2,825.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,590.28, 17,385.32 and 2,825.19 is: 4,237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,590.28 : 17,385.32 = 2,825.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,590.28/17,385.32 = 2,825.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,590.28x = 17,385.32 × 2,825.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,590.28x = 49,116,818.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,116,818.08/11,590.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.76

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