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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,528.68, 17,297.50 and 4,608.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,528.68, 17,297.50 and 4,608.04 is: 6,913.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,528.68 : 17,297.50 = 4,608.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,528.68/17,297.50 = 4,608.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,528.68x = 17,297.50 × 4,608.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,528.68x = 79,707,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,707,571.90/11,528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,913.85

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