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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,601.84, 17,390.90 and 4,579.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,601.84, 17,390.90 and 4,579.04 is: 6,863.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,601.84 : 17,390.90 = 4,579.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,601.84/17,390.90 = 4,579.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,601.84x = 17,390.90 × 4,579.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,601.84x = 79,633,626.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,633,626.74/11,601.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,863.88

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