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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,775.15, 17,659.96 and 4,383.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,775.15, 17,659.96 and 4,383.09 is: 6,573.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,775.15 : 17,659.96 = 4,383.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,775.15/17,659.96 = 4,383.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,775.15x = 17,659.96 × 4,383.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,775.15x = 77,405,194.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,405,194.08/11,775.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.61

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