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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,425.78, 17,140.47 and 4,852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,425.78, 17,140.47 and 4,852 is: 7,278.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,425.78 : 17,140.47 = 4,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,425.78/17,140.47 = 4,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,425.78x = 17,140.47 × 4,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,425.78x = 83,165,560.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,165,560.44/11,425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,278.76

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