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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,595.67, 17,390.40 and 3,273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,595.67, 17,390.40 and 3,273.73 is: 4,909.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,595.67 : 17,390.40 = 3,273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,595.67/17,390.40 = 3,273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,595.67x = 17,390.40 × 3,273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,595.67x = 56,931,474.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,931,474.19/11,595.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.72

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