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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,595.38, 17,390.43 and 3,276.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,595.38, 17,390.43 and 3,276.23 is: 4,913.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,595.38 : 17,390.43 = 3,276.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,595.38/17,390.43 = 3,276.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,595.38x = 17,390.43 × 3,276.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,595.38x = 56,974,961.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,974,961.53/11,595.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.59

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