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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,637.20, 17,445.92 and 4,622.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,637.20, 17,445.92 and 4,622.16 is: 6,929.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,637.20 : 17,445.92 = 4,622.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,637.20/17,445.92 = 4,622.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,637.20x = 17,445.92 × 4,622.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,637.20x = 80,637,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,637,875.90/11,637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,929.32

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