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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,512.72, 17,282.16 and 4,592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,512.72, 17,282.16 and 4,592.08 is: 6,893.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,512.72 : 17,282.16 = 4,592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,512.72/17,282.16 = 4,592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,512.72x = 17,282.16 × 4,592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,512.72x = 79,361,061.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,361,061.29/11,512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.34

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