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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,215.59, 16,824.02 and 4,974.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,215.59, 16,824.02 and 4,974.14 is: 7,461.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,215.59 : 16,824.02 = 4,974.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,215.59/16,824.02 = 4,974.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,215.59x = 16,824.02 × 4,974.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,215.59x = 83,684,921.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,684,921.85/11,215.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.48

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