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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,801.63, 17,705.52 and 4,406.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,801.63, 17,705.52 and 4,406.15 is: 6,610.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,801.63 : 17,705.52 = 4,406.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,801.63/17,705.52 = 4,406.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,801.63x = 17,705.52 × 4,406.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,801.63x = 78,013,176.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,013,176.95/11,801.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,610.37

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