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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,363.58, 17,046.06 and 4,790.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,363.58, 17,046.06 and 4,790.28 is: 7,185.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,363.58 : 17,046.06 = 4,790.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,363.58/17,046.06 = 4,790.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,363.58x = 17,046.06 × 4,790.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,363.58x = 81,655,400.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,655,400.30/11,363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,185.71

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