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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,701.92, 17,554.74 and 4,681.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,701.92, 17,554.74 and 4,681.92 is: 7,023.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,701.92 : 17,554.74 = 4,681.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,701.92/17,554.74 = 4,681.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,701.92x = 17,554.74 × 4,681.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,701.92x = 82,189,888.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,189,888.30/11,701.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.62

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