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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,591.55, 17,376.93 and 4,194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,591.55, 17,376.93 and 4,194.27 is: 6,287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,591.55 : 17,376.93 = 4,194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,591.55/17,376.93 = 4,194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,591.55x = 17,376.93 × 4,194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,591.55x = 72,883,536.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,883,536.19/11,591.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,287.64

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