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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,591.76, 16,003.56 and 7,619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,591.76, 16,003.56 and 7,619.52 is: 10,519.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,591.76 : 16,003.56 = 7,619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,591.76/16,003.56 = 7,619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,591.76x = 16,003.56 × 7,619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,591.76x = 121,939,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,939,445.49/11,591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,519.49

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