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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,359.44, 17,033.94 and 4,782.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,359.44, 17,033.94 and 4,782.06 is: 7,170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,359.44 : 17,033.94 = 4,782.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,359.44/17,033.94 = 4,782.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,359.44x = 17,033.94 × 4,782.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,359.44x = 81,457,323.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,457,323.12/11,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,170.89

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