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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,373.39, 17,059.50 and 4,356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,373.39, 17,059.50 and 4,356.77 is: 6,534.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,373.39 : 17,059.50 = 4,356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,373.39/17,059.50 = 4,356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,373.39x = 17,059.50 × 4,356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,373.39x = 74,324,232.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,324,232.52/11,373.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,534.92

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