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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,475.97, 17,197.68 and 4,805.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,475.97, 17,197.68 and 4,805.28 is: 7,201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,475.97 : 17,197.68 = 4,805.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,475.97/17,197.68 = 4,805.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,475.97x = 17,197.68 × 4,805.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,475.97x = 82,639,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,639,623.18/11,475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,201.10

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