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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.85, 17,480.72 and 4,645.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.85, 17,480.72 and 4,645.02 is: 6,963.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.85 : 17,480.72 = 4,645.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.85/17,480.72 = 4,645.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.85x = 17,480.72 × 4,645.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.85x = 81,198,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,198,270.79/11,660.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,963.32

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