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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,666.70, 17,502.57 and 4,271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,666.70, 17,502.57 and 4,271.13 is: 6,407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,666.70 : 17,502.57 = 4,271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,666.70/17,502.57 = 4,271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,666.70x = 17,502.57 × 4,271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,666.70x = 74,755,751.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,755,751.80/11,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,407.62

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