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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,570.52, 17,351.91 and 4,994.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,570.52, 17,351.91 and 4,994.94 is: 7,490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,570.52 : 17,351.91 = 4,994.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,570.52/17,351.91 = 4,994.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,570.52x = 17,351.91 × 4,994.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,570.52x = 86,671,749.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,671,749.34/11,570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.74

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