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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,755.98, 17,622.72 and 4,358.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,755.98, 17,622.72 and 4,358.45 is: 6,533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,755.98 : 17,622.72 = 4,358.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,755.98/17,622.72 = 4,358.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,755.98x = 17,622.72 × 4,358.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,755.98x = 76,807,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,807,743.98/11,755.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.50

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