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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,575.76, 17,362.30 and 4,913.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,575.76, 17,362.30 and 4,913.26 is: 7,369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,575.76 : 17,362.30 = 4,913.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,575.76/17,362.30 = 4,913.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,575.76x = 17,362.30 × 4,913.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,575.76x = 85,305,447.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,305,447.62/11,575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,369.32

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