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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,346.89, 17,013.65 and 4,771.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,346.89, 17,013.65 and 4,771.31 is: 7,154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,346.89 : 17,013.65 = 4,771.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,346.89/17,013.65 = 4,771.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,346.89x = 17,013.65 × 4,771.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,346.89x = 81,177,289.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,177,289.46/11,346.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,154.15

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