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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,558.66, 17,336.39 and 4,983.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,558.66, 17,336.39 and 4,983.99 is: 7,475.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,558.66 : 17,336.39 = 4,983.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,558.66/17,336.39 = 4,983.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,558.66x = 17,336.39 × 4,983.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,558.66x = 86,404,406.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,404,406.86/11,558.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.30

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