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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,359.68, 17,032.83 and 4,782.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,359.68, 17,032.83 and 4,782.30 is: 7,170.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,359.68 : 17,032.83 = 4,782.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,359.68/17,032.83 = 4,782.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,359.68x = 17,032.83 × 4,782.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,359.68x = 81,456,102.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,456,102.91/11,359.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,170.63

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