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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,580.18, 17,366.97 and 3,259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,580.18, 17,366.97 and 3,259.62 is: 4,888.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,580.18 : 17,366.97 = 3,259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,580.18/17,366.97 = 3,259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,580.18x = 17,366.97 × 3,259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,580.18x = 56,609,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,609,722.75/11,580.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.50

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