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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,592.58, 17,375.90 and 5,008.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,592.58, 17,375.90 and 5,008.90 is: 7,507.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592.58 : 17,375.90 = 5,008.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592.58/17,375.90 = 5,008.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592.58x = 17,375.90 × 5,008.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592.58x = 87,034,145.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,034,145.51/11,592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,507.75

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