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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,573.91, 17,356.68 and 4,176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,573.91, 17,356.68 and 4,176.41 is: 6,263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,573.91 : 17,356.68 = 4,176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,573.91/17,356.68 = 4,176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,573.91x = 17,356.68 × 4,176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,573.91x = 72,488,525.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,488,525.14/11,573.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.10

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