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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,335.98, 16,986.66 and 4,758.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,335.98, 16,986.66 and 4,758.59 is: 7,130.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,335.98 : 16,986.66 = 4,758.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,335.98/16,986.66 = 4,758.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,335.98x = 16,986.66 × 4,758.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,335.98x = 80,832,465.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,832,465.48/11,335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.61

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