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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,801.34, 17,691.08 and 4,004.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,801.34, 17,691.08 and 4,004.69 is: 6,003.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,801.34 : 17,691.08 = 4,004.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,801.34/17,691.08 = 4,004.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,801.34x = 17,691.08 × 4,004.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,801.34x = 70,847,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,847,182.69/11,801.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.32

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