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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,586.95, 17,381.77 and 4,194.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,586.95, 17,381.77 and 4,194.89 is: 6,292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,586.95 : 17,381.77 = 4,194.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,586.95/17,381.77 = 4,194.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,586.95x = 17,381.77 × 4,194.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,586.95x = 72,914,604.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,914,604.54/11,586.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,292.82

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