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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,744.58, 17,620.72 and 4,349.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,744.58, 17,620.72 and 4,349.59 is: 6,525.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,744.58 : 17,620.72 = 4,349.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,744.58/17,620.72 = 4,349.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,744.58x = 17,620.72 × 4,349.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,744.58x = 76,642,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,642,907.50/11,744.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,525.81

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