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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,342.58, 17,010.09 and 4,767.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,342.58, 17,010.09 and 4,767.54 is: 7,149.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,342.58 : 17,010.09 = 4,767.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,342.58/17,010.09 = 4,767.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,342.58x = 17,010.09 × 4,767.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,342.58x = 81,096,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,096,284.48/11,342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.72

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