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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,646.95, 17,459.93 and 4,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,646.95, 17,459.93 and 4,246.16 is: 6,365.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,646.95 : 17,459.93 = 4,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,646.95/17,459.93 = 4,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,646.95x = 17,459.93 × 4,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,646.95x = 74,137,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,137,547.84/11,646.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,365.41

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