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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.83, 17,996.58 and 4,600.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.83, 17,996.58 and 4,600.13 is: 6,901.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.83 : 17,996.58 = 4,600.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.83/17,996.58 = 4,600.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.83x = 17,996.58 × 4,600.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.83x = 82,786,517.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,786,517.57/11,995.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.27

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