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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.44, 17,993.28 and 4,598.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.44, 17,993.28 and 4,598.14 is: 6,897.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.44 : 17,993.28 = 4,598.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.44/17,993.28 = 4,598.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.44x = 17,993.28 × 4,598.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.44x = 82,735,620.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,735,620.50/11,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,897.26

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