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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,590.92, 17,389.08 and 3,799.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,590.92, 17,389.08 and 3,799.26 is: 5,699.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,590.92 : 17,389.08 = 3,799.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,590.92/17,389.08 = 3,799.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,590.92x = 17,389.08 × 3,799.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,590.92x = 66,065,636.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,065,636.08/11,590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,699.78

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