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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,396.92, 17,093.21 and 4,827.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,396.92, 17,093.21 and 4,827.72 is: 7,240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,396.92 : 17,093.21 = 4,827.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,396.92/17,093.21 = 4,827.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,396.92x = 17,093.21 × 4,827.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,396.92x = 82,521,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,521,250.38/11,396.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,240.66

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