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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,609.76, 17,421.96 and 4,946.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,609.76, 17,421.96 and 4,946.24 is: 7,422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,609.76 : 17,421.96 = 4,946.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,609.76/17,421.96 = 4,946.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,609.76x = 17,421.96 × 4,946.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,609.76x = 86,173,195.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,173,195.43/11,609.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,422.48

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