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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,513.73, 17,266.68 and 4,493.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,513.73, 17,266.68 and 4,493.19 is: 6,738.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,513.73 : 17,266.68 = 4,493.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,513.73/17,266.68 = 4,493.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,513.73x = 17,266.68 × 4,493.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,513.73x = 77,582,473.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,582,473.91/11,513.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,738.26

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