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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,475.03, 17,214.35 and 4,901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,475.03, 17,214.35 and 4,901.25 is: 7,352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,475.03 : 17,214.35 = 4,901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,475.03/17,214.35 = 4,901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,475.03x = 17,214.35 × 4,901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,475.03x = 84,371,808.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,371,808.43/11,475.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,352.64

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