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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,638.62, 17,453.70 and 4,241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,638.62, 17,453.70 and 4,241.34 is: 6,360.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,638.62 : 17,453.70 = 4,241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,638.62/17,453.70 = 4,241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,638.62x = 17,453.70 × 4,241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,638.62x = 74,027,075.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,027,075.96/11,638.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,360.47

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