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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,541.58, 17,289.60 and 5,998.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,541.58, 17,289.60 and 5,998.54 is: 8,985.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,541.58 : 17,289.60 = 5,998.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,541.58/17,289.60 = 5,998.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,541.58x = 17,289.60 × 5,998.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,541.58x = 103,712,357.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,712,357.18/11,541.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,985.98

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