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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,595.93, 17,396.27 and 4,932.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,595.93, 17,396.27 and 4,932.42 is: 7,399.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,595.93 : 17,396.27 = 4,932.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,595.93/17,396.27 = 4,932.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,595.93x = 17,396.27 × 4,932.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,595.93x = 85,805,687.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,805,687.60/11,595.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.64

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