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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,994.48, 17,991.72 and 4,602.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,994.48, 17,991.72 and 4,602.42 is: 6,903.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,994.48 : 17,991.72 = 4,602.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,994.48/17,991.72 = 4,602.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,994.48x = 17,991.72 × 4,602.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,994.48x = 82,805,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,805,451.96/11,994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,903.63

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