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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,325.24, 16,991.84 and 4,404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,325.24, 16,991.84 and 4,404.60 is: 6,608.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,325.24 : 16,991.84 = 4,404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,325.24/16,991.84 = 4,404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,325.24x = 16,991.84 × 4,404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,325.24x = 74,842,258.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,842,258.46/11,325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.45

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