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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,593.54, 17,390.31 and 4,666.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,593.54, 17,390.31 and 4,666.42 is: 6,999.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,593.54 : 17,390.31 = 4,666.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,593.54/17,390.31 = 4,666.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,593.54x = 17,390.31 × 4,666.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,593.54x = 81,150,490.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,150,490.39/11,593.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.63

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