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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,508.68, 17,263.74 and 4,583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,508.68, 17,263.74 and 4,583 is: 6,874.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,508.68 : 17,263.74 = 4,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,508.68/17,263.74 = 4,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,508.68x = 17,263.74 × 4,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,508.68x = 79,119,720.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,119,720.42/11,508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,874.79

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