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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,536.97, 17,302.03 and 4,961.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,536.97, 17,302.03 and 4,961.59 is: 7,440.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,536.97 : 17,302.03 = 4,961.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,536.97/17,302.03 = 4,961.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,536.97x = 17,302.03 × 4,961.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,536.97x = 85,845,523.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,845,523.37/11,536.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.91

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