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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,563.38, 17,331.91 and 4,895.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,563.38, 17,331.91 and 4,895.72 is: 7,338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,563.38 : 17,331.91 = 4,895.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,563.38/17,331.91 = 4,895.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,563.38x = 17,331.91 × 4,895.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,563.38x = 84,852,178.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,852,178.43/11,563.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,338.01

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