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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,621.67, 17,432.52 and 4,701.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,621.67, 17,432.52 and 4,701.03 is: 7,051.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,621.67 : 17,432.52 = 4,701.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,621.67/17,432.52 = 4,701.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,621.67x = 17,432.52 × 4,701.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,621.67x = 81,950,799.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,950,799.50/11,621.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,051.55

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