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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,377.44, 17,068.50 and 4,803.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,377.44, 17,068.50 and 4,803.66 is: 7,206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,377.44 : 17,068.50 = 4,803.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,377.44/17,068.50 = 4,803.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,377.44x = 17,068.50 × 4,803.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,377.44x = 81,991,270.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,991,270.71/11,377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,206.48

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