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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,593.97, 17,390.72 and 3,273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,593.97, 17,390.72 and 3,273.80 is: 4,910.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,593.97 : 17,390.72 = 3,273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,593.97/17,390.72 = 3,273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,593.97x = 17,390.72 × 3,273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,593.97x = 56,933,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,933,635.81/11,593.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.63

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