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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,543.88, 17,317.98 and 4,618.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,543.88, 17,317.98 and 4,618.92 is: 6,929.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,543.88 : 17,317.98 = 4,618.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,543.88/17,317.98 = 4,618.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,543.88x = 17,317.98 × 4,618.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,543.88x = 79,990,364.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,990,364.18/11,543.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,929.24

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