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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,591.58, 17,392.86 and 4,194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,591.58, 17,392.86 and 4,194.06 is: 6,293.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,591.58 : 17,392.86 = 4,194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,591.58/17,392.86 = 4,194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,591.58x = 17,392.86 × 4,194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,591.58x = 72,946,698.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,946,698.41/11,591.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,293.08

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