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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,725.41, 17,588.34 and 4,326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,725.41, 17,588.34 and 4,326.06 is: 6,489.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,725.41 : 17,588.34 = 4,326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,725.41/17,588.34 = 4,326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,725.41x = 17,588.34 × 4,326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,725.41x = 76,088,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,088,214.14/11,725.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,489.17

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