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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.44, 17,991.78 and 4,597.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.44, 17,991.78 and 4,597.14 is: 6,895.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.44 : 17,991.78 = 4,597.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.44/17,991.78 = 4,597.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.44x = 17,991.78 × 4,597.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.44x = 82,710,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,710,708.52/11,994.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,895.75

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