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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,483.91, 17,232.62 and 4,819.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,483.91, 17,232.62 and 4,819.86 is: 7,232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,483.91 : 17,232.62 = 4,819.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,483.91/17,232.62 = 4,819.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,483.91x = 17,232.62 × 4,819.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,483.91x = 83,058,791.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,058,791.73/11,483.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,232.62

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