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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,555.28, 17,337.96 and 4,979.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,555.28, 17,337.96 and 4,979.88 is: 7,471.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,555.28 : 17,337.96 = 4,979.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,555.28/17,337.96 = 4,979.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,555.28x = 17,337.96 × 4,979.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,555.28x = 86,340,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,340,960.24/11,555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,471.99

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