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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,571.84, 17,355.02 and 4,994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,571.84, 17,355.02 and 4,994.44 is: 7,490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,571.84 : 17,355.02 = 4,994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,571.84/17,355.02 = 4,994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,571.84x = 17,355.02 × 4,994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,571.84x = 86,678,606.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,678,606.09/11,571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,490.48

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