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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,393.59, 17,095.64 and 4,371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,393.59, 17,095.64 and 4,371.26 is: 6,558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,393.59 : 17,095.64 = 4,371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,393.59/17,095.64 = 4,371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,393.59x = 17,095.64 × 4,371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,393.59x = 74,729,401.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,729,401.83/11,393.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,558.90

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