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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.58, 17,019.09 and 4,773.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.58, 17,019.09 and 4,773.54 is: 7,158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.58 : 17,019.09 = 4,773.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.58/17,019.09 = 4,773.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.58x = 17,019.09 × 4,773.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.58x = 81,241,306.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,241,306.88/11,348.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,158.72

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