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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.34, 17,015.56 and 4,682.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.34, 17,015.56 and 4,682.77 is: 7,021.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.34 : 17,015.56 = 4,682.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.34/17,015.56 = 4,682.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.34x = 17,015.56 × 4,682.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.34x = 79,679,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,679,953.90/11,348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.29

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