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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,730.79, 17,592.55 and 4,233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,730.79, 17,592.55 and 4,233.38 is: 6,348.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,730.79 : 17,592.55 = 4,233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,730.79/17,592.55 = 4,233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,730.79x = 17,592.55 × 4,233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,730.79x = 74,475,889.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,475,889.46/11,730.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,348.75

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