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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,748.93, 17,624.51 and 4,254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,748.93, 17,624.51 and 4,254.38 is: 6,381.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,748.93 : 17,624.51 = 4,254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,748.93/17,624.51 = 4,254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,748.93x = 17,624.51 × 4,254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,748.93x = 74,981,362.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,981,362.85/11,748.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.97

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