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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,590.98, 17,342.73 and 6,662.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,590.98, 17,342.73 and 6,662.94 is: 9,969.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,590.98 : 17,342.73 = 6,662.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,590.98/17,342.73 = 6,662.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,590.98x = 17,342.73 × 6,662.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,590.98x = 115,553,569.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,553,569.43/11,590.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,969.27

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