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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,598.54, 17,398.76 and 3,278.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,598.54, 17,398.76 and 3,278.63 is: 4,918.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,598.54 : 17,398.76 = 3,278.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,598.54/17,398.76 = 3,278.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,598.54x = 17,398.76 × 3,278.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,598.54x = 57,044,058.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,044,058.36/11,598.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.21

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