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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,510.69, 17,266.03 and 4,932.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,510.69, 17,266.03 and 4,932.61 is: 7,398.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,510.69 : 17,266.03 = 4,932.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,510.69/17,266.03 = 4,932.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,510.69x = 17,266.03 × 4,932.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,510.69x = 85,166,536.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,166,536.74/11,510.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,398.91

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