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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,676.48, 17,499.12 and 4,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,676.48, 17,499.12 and 4,274 is: 6,405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,676.48 : 17,499.12 = 4,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,676.48/17,499.12 = 4,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,676.48x = 17,499.12 × 4,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,676.48x = 74,791,238.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,791,238.88/11,676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,405.29

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