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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,372.70, 17,053.86 and 4,795.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,372.70, 17,053.86 and 4,795.32 is: 7,190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,372.70 : 17,053.86 = 4,795.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,372.70/17,053.86 = 4,795.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,372.70x = 17,053.86 × 4,795.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,372.70x = 81,778,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,778,715.94/11,372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.79

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