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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,601.98, 17,388.70 and 4,574.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,601.98, 17,388.70 and 4,574.94 is: 6,856.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,601.98 : 17,388.70 = 4,574.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,601.98/17,388.70 = 4,574.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,601.98x = 17,388.70 × 4,574.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,601.98x = 79,552,259.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,552,259.18/11,601.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.78

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