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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,670.54, 17,498.73 and 4,651.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,670.54, 17,498.73 and 4,651.62 is: 6,974.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,670.54 : 17,498.73 = 4,651.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,670.54/17,498.73 = 4,651.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,670.54x = 17,498.73 × 4,651.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,670.54x = 81,397,442.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,397,442.44/11,670.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,974.61

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