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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,593.78, 17,391.35 and 3,273.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,593.78, 17,391.35 and 3,273.19 is: 4,909.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,593.78 : 17,391.35 = 3,273.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,593.78/17,391.35 = 3,273.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,593.78x = 17,391.35 × 3,273.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,593.78x = 56,925,192.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,925,192.91/11,593.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.98

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