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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,562.96, 17,333.40 and 4,982.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,562.96, 17,333.40 and 4,982.64 is: 7,469.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,562.96 : 17,333.40 = 4,982.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,562.96/17,333.40 = 4,982.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,562.96x = 17,333.40 × 4,982.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,562.96x = 86,366,092.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,366,092.18/11,562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,469.20

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