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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,368.42, 17,047.46 and 4,791.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,368.42, 17,047.46 and 4,791.02 is: 7,184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368.42 : 17,047.46 = 4,791.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368.42/17,047.46 = 4,791.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368.42x = 17,047.46 × 4,791.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368.42x = 81,674,648.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,674,648.55/11,368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,184.35

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