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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,590.38, 17,385.39 and 2,825.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,590.38, 17,385.39 and 2,825.28 is: 4,237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,590.38 : 17,385.39 = 2,825.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,590.38/17,385.39 = 2,825.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,590.38x = 17,385.39 × 2,825.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,590.38x = 49,118,594.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,118,594.66/11,590.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.88

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