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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,673.52, 17,516.94 and 4,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,673.52, 17,516.94 and 4,277 is: 6,417.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,673.52 : 17,516.94 = 4,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,673.52/17,516.94 = 4,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,673.52x = 17,516.94 × 4,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,673.52x = 74,919,952.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,919,952.38/11,673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,417.94

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