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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,398.73, 17,093.99 and 4,825.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,398.73, 17,093.99 and 4,825.37 is: 7,236.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,398.73 : 17,093.99 = 4,825.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,398.73/17,093.99 = 4,825.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,398.73x = 17,093.99 × 4,825.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,398.73x = 82,484,716.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,484,716.93/11,398.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.31

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