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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,521.92, 17,283.90 and 4,946.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,521.92, 17,283.90 and 4,946.58 is: 7,420.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,521.92 : 17,283.90 = 4,946.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,521.92/17,283.90 = 4,946.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,521.92x = 17,283.90 × 4,946.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,521.92x = 85,496,194.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,496,194.06/11,521.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.31

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