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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,512.74, 17,269.10 and 4,592.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,512.74, 17,269.10 and 4,592.10 is: 6,888.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,512.74 : 17,269.10 = 4,592.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,512.74/17,269.10 = 4,592.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,512.74x = 17,269.10 × 4,592.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,512.74x = 79,301,411.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,301,411.15/11,512.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,888.14

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