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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,477.84, 17,218.48 and 4,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,477.84, 17,218.48 and 4,904 is: 7,356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,477.84 : 17,218.48 = 4,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,477.84/17,218.48 = 4,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,477.84x = 17,218.48 × 4,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,477.84x = 84,439,425.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,439,425.92/11,477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.73

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