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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,573.91, 17,367.95 and 4,999.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,573.91, 17,367.95 and 4,999.95 is: 7,502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,573.91 : 17,367.95 = 4,999.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,573.91/17,367.95 = 4,999.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,573.91x = 17,367.95 × 4,999.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,573.91x = 86,838,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,838,894.10/11,573.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,502.99

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