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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,346.04, 17,015.82 and 4,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,346.04, 17,015.82 and 4,771 is: 7,155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,346.04 : 17,015.82 = 4,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,346.04/17,015.82 = 4,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,346.04x = 17,015.82 × 4,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,346.04x = 81,182,477.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,182,477.22/11,346.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,155.14

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