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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,588.68, 17,389.50 and 4,663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,588.68, 17,389.50 and 4,663.72 is: 6,998.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,588.68 : 17,389.50 = 4,663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,588.68/17,389.50 = 4,663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,588.68x = 17,389.50 × 4,663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,588.68x = 81,099,758.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,099,758.94/11,588.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.19

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