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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,360.72, 17,050.08 and 4,791.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,360.72, 17,050.08 and 4,791.44 is: 7,190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,360.72 : 17,050.08 = 4,791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,360.72/17,050.08 = 4,791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,360.72x = 17,050.08 × 4,791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,360.72x = 81,694,435.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,694,435.32/11,360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.96

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