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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,564.80, 17,355.30 and 4,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,564.80, 17,355.30 and 4,995.70 is: 7,497.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,564.80 : 17,355.30 = 4,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,564.80/17,355.30 = 4,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,564.80x = 17,355.30 × 4,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,564.80x = 86,701,872.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,701,872.21/11,564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.05

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