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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,585.88, 17,377.20 and 4,560.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,585.88, 17,377.20 and 4,560.89 is: 6,840.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,585.88 : 17,377.20 = 4,560.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,585.88/17,377.20 = 4,560.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,585.88x = 17,377.20 × 4,560.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,585.88x = 79,255,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,255,410.82/11,585.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.69

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