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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,541.76, 17,299.68 and 4,971.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,541.76, 17,299.68 and 4,971.04 is: 7,450.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,541.76 : 17,299.68 = 4,971.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,541.76/17,299.68 = 4,971.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,541.76x = 17,299.68 × 4,971.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,541.76x = 85,997,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,997,401.27/11,541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,450.98

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