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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,622.91, 17,433.38 and 4,601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,622.91, 17,433.38 and 4,601.02 is: 6,901.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,622.91 : 17,433.38 = 4,601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,622.91/17,433.38 = 4,601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,622.91x = 17,433.38 × 4,601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,622.91x = 80,211,255.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,211,255.74/11,622.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.13

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