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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,498.13, 17,242.74 and 4,477.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,498.13, 17,242.74 and 4,477.14 is: 6,713.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,498.13 : 17,242.74 = 4,477.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,498.13/17,242.74 = 4,477.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,498.13x = 17,242.74 × 4,477.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,498.13x = 77,198,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,198,160.96/11,498.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,713.98

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