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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,708.58, 17,559.28 and 6,158.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,708.58, 17,559.28 and 6,158.91 is: 9,236.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,708.58 : 17,559.28 = 6,158.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,708.58/17,559.28 = 6,158.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,708.58x = 17,559.28 × 6,158.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,708.58x = 108,146,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,146,025.18/11,708.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,236.48

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