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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,430.66, 17,130.95 and 4,848.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,430.66, 17,130.95 and 4,848.70 is: 7,266.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,430.66 : 17,130.95 = 4,848.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,430.66/17,130.95 = 4,848.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,430.66x = 17,130.95 × 4,848.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,430.66x = 83,062,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,062,788.38/11,430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,266.67

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