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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,593.62, 17,390.43 and 4,666.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,593.62, 17,390.43 and 4,666.50 is: 6,999.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,593.62 : 17,390.43 = 4,666.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,593.62/17,390.43 = 4,666.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,593.62x = 17,390.43 × 4,666.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,593.62x = 81,152,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,152,441.60/11,593.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.75

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