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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,673.39, 17,512.62 and 4,277.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,673.39, 17,512.62 and 4,277.91 is: 6,417.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,673.39 : 17,512.62 = 4,277.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,673.39/17,512.62 = 4,277.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,673.39x = 17,512.62 × 4,277.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,673.39x = 74,917,412.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,917,412.22/11,673.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,417.79

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