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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,577.79, 17,370.84 and 4,553.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,577.79, 17,370.84 and 4,553.92 is: 6,832.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,577.79 : 17,370.84 = 4,553.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,577.79/17,370.84 = 4,553.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,577.79x = 17,370.84 × 4,553.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,577.79x = 79,105,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,105,454.48/11,577.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.52

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