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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,373.74, 17,058.48 and 4,804.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,373.74, 17,058.48 and 4,804.54 is: 7,205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,373.74 : 17,058.48 = 4,804.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,373.74/17,058.48 = 4,804.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,373.74x = 17,058.48 × 4,804.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,373.74x = 81,958,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,958,149.50/11,373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.91

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