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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,573.73, 17,362.44 and 4,180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,573.73, 17,362.44 and 4,180.02 is: 6,270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,573.73 : 17,362.44 = 4,180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,573.73/17,362.44 = 4,180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,573.73x = 17,362.44 × 4,180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,573.73x = 72,575,346.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,575,346.45/11,573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.70

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