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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,570.84, 17,353.52 and 4,993.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,570.84, 17,353.52 and 4,993.44 is: 7,488.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,570.84 : 17,353.52 = 4,993.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,570.84/17,353.52 = 4,993.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,570.84x = 17,353.52 × 4,993.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,570.84x = 86,653,674.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,653,674.14/11,570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,488.97

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