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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,528.08, 17,299.12 and 4,602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,528.08, 17,299.12 and 4,602 is: 6,905.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,528.08 : 17,299.12 = 4,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,528.08/17,299.12 = 4,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,528.08x = 17,299.12 × 4,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,528.08x = 79,610,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,610,550.24/11,528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,905.79

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