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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,722.99, 17,583.94 and 4,326.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,722.99, 17,583.94 and 4,326.97 is: 6,490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,722.99 : 17,583.94 = 4,326.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,722.99/17,583.94 = 4,326.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,722.99x = 17,583.94 × 4,326.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,722.99x = 76,085,180.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,085,180.86/11,722.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,490.25

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