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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,566.68, 17,361.36 and 4,995.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,566.68, 17,361.36 and 4,995.15 is: 7,497.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,566.68 : 17,361.36 = 4,995.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,566.68/17,361.36 = 4,995.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,566.68x = 17,361.36 × 4,995.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,566.68x = 86,722,597.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,722,597.40/11,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.62

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