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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,590.79, 17,389.22 and 5,015.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,590.79, 17,389.22 and 5,015.43 is: 7,524.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,590.79 : 17,389.22 = 5,015.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,590.79/17,389.22 = 5,015.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,590.79x = 17,389.22 × 5,015.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,590.79x = 87,214,390.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,214,390.59/11,590.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.46

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