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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,217.59, 16,827.02 and 4,976.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,217.59, 16,827.02 and 4,976.14 is: 7,464.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,217.59 : 16,827.02 = 4,976.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,217.59/16,827.02 = 4,976.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,217.59x = 16,827.02 × 4,976.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,217.59x = 83,733,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,733,607.30/11,217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.49

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