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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,701.35, 17,558.97 and 4,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,701.35, 17,558.97 and 4,311 is: 6,469.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,701.35 : 17,558.97 = 4,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,701.35/17,558.97 = 4,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,701.35x = 17,558.97 × 4,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,701.35x = 75,696,719.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,696,719.67/11,701.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.06

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