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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,512.28, 17,254.38 and 4,924.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,512.28, 17,254.38 and 4,924.55 is: 7,380.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,512.28 : 17,254.38 = 4,924.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,512.28/17,254.38 = 4,924.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,512.28x = 17,254.38 × 4,924.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,512.28x = 84,970,057.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,970,057.03/11,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,380.82

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