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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,461.91, 17,193.77 and 4,888.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,461.91, 17,193.77 and 4,888.15 is: 7,332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,461.91 : 17,193.77 = 4,888.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,461.91/17,193.77 = 4,888.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,461.91x = 17,193.77 × 4,888.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,461.91x = 84,045,677.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,045,677.73/11,461.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.61

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