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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.28, 17,497.44 and 4,641.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.28, 17,497.44 and 4,641.09 is: 6,964.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.28 : 17,497.44 = 4,641.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.28/17,497.44 = 4,641.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.28x = 17,497.44 × 4,641.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.28x = 81,207,193.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,207,193.81/11,660.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,964.43

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