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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,590.29, 17,375.67 and 8,069.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,590.29, 17,375.67 and 8,069.90 is: 12,098.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,590.29 : 17,375.67 = 8,069.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,590.29/17,375.67 = 8,069.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,590.29x = 17,375.67 × 8,069.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,590.29x = 140,219,832.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,219,832.45/11,590.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.04

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