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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,363.83, 17,038.97 and 4,695.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,363.83, 17,038.97 and 4,695.14 is: 7,039.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,363.83 : 17,038.97 = 4,695.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,363.83/17,038.97 = 4,695.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,363.83x = 17,038.97 × 4,695.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,363.83x = 80,000,386.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,000,386.33/11,363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,039.92

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