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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,424.78, 17,138.97 and 4,851

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,424.78, 17,138.97 and 4,851 is: 7,277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,424.78 : 17,138.97 = 4,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,424.78/17,138.97 = 4,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,424.78x = 17,138.97 × 4,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,424.78x = 83,141,143.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,141,143.47/11,424.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.26

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