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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,483.16, 17,210.35 and 4,901.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,483.16, 17,210.35 and 4,901.64 is: 7,346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,483.16 : 17,210.35 = 4,901.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,483.16/17,210.35 = 4,901.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,483.16x = 17,210.35 × 4,901.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,483.16x = 84,358,939.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,358,939.97/11,483.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.32

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