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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,570.28, 17,360.46 and 4,994.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,570.28, 17,360.46 and 4,994.88 is: 7,494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,570.28 : 17,360.46 = 4,994.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,570.28/17,360.46 = 4,994.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,570.28x = 17,360.46 × 4,994.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,570.28x = 86,713,414.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,713,414.44/11,570.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.50

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