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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,409.81, 17,104.72 and 5,483.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,409.81, 17,104.72 and 5,483.73 is: 8,220.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,409.81 : 17,104.72 = 5,483.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,409.81/17,104.72 = 5,483.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,409.81x = 17,104.72 × 5,483.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,409.81x = 93,797,666.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,797,666.21/11,409.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.79

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