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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,674.80, 17,507.50 and 4,277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,674.80, 17,507.50 and 4,277.16 is: 6,414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,674.80 : 17,507.50 = 4,277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,674.80/17,507.50 = 4,277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,674.80x = 17,507.50 × 4,277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,674.80x = 74,882,378.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,882,378.70/11,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.02

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