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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,408.72, 17,114.90 and 4,834.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,408.72, 17,114.90 and 4,834.96 is: 7,253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,408.72 : 17,114.90 = 4,834.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,408.72/17,114.90 = 4,834.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,408.72x = 17,114.90 × 4,834.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,408.72x = 82,749,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,749,789.94/11,408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,253.21

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