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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,593.77, 17,390.36 and 3,273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,593.77, 17,390.36 and 3,273.66 is: 4,910.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,593.77 : 17,390.36 = 3,273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,593.77/17,390.36 = 3,273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,593.77x = 17,390.36 × 3,273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,593.77x = 56,930,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,930,125.92/11,593.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.41

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