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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,521.64, 17,282.43 and 4,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,521.64, 17,282.43 and 4,601 is: 6,901.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,521.64 : 17,282.43 = 4,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,521.64/17,282.43 = 4,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,521.64x = 17,282.43 × 4,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,521.64x = 79,516,460.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,516,460.43/11,521.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.49

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