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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,427.66, 17,150.13 and 4,858.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,427.66, 17,150.13 and 4,858.44 is: 7,291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,427.66 : 17,150.13 = 4,858.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,427.66/17,150.13 = 4,858.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,427.66x = 17,150.13 × 4,858.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,427.66x = 83,322,877.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,322,877.60/11,427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,291.33

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