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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,592.96, 17,390.08 and 4,666.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,592.96, 17,390.08 and 4,666.24 is: 6,999.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,592.96 : 17,390.08 = 4,666.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,592.96/17,390.08 = 4,666.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,592.96x = 17,390.08 × 4,666.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,592.96x = 81,146,286.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,146,286.90/11,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.62

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