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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,596.67, 17,391.90 and 3,274.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,596.67, 17,391.90 and 3,274.73 is: 4,911.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,596.67 : 17,391.90 = 3,274.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,596.67/17,391.90 = 3,274.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,596.67x = 17,391.90 × 3,274.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,596.67x = 56,953,776.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,953,776.69/11,596.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.22

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