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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,481.03, 17,223.35 and 4,907.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,481.03, 17,223.35 and 4,907.25 is: 7,361.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,481.03 : 17,223.35 = 4,907.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,481.03/17,223.35 = 4,907.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,481.03x = 17,223.35 × 4,907.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,481.03x = 84,519,259.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,519,259.75/11,481.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,361.64

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