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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,499.94, 17,249.91 and 4,921.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,499.94, 17,249.91 and 4,921.86 is: 7,382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,499.94 : 17,249.91 = 4,921.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,499.94/17,249.91 = 4,921.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,499.94x = 17,249.91 × 4,921.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,499.94x = 84,901,617.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,901,617.42/11,499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,382.79

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