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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,664.77, 17,491.47 and 4,264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,664.77, 17,491.47 and 4,264.20 is: 6,394.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,664.77 : 17,491.47 = 4,264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,664.77/17,491.47 = 4,264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,664.77x = 17,491.47 × 4,264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,664.77x = 74,587,126.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,587,126.37/11,664.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,394.22

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