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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,585.04, 17,379.18 and 4,659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,585.04, 17,379.18 and 4,659 is: 6,989.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,585.04 : 17,379.18 = 4,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,585.04/17,379.18 = 4,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,585.04x = 17,379.18 × 4,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,585.04x = 80,969,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,969,599.62/11,585.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.15

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