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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,626.83, 17,435.97 and 4,962.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,626.83, 17,435.97 and 4,962.60 is: 7,442.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,626.83 : 17,435.97 = 4,962.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,626.83/17,435.97 = 4,962.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,626.83x = 17,435.97 × 4,962.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,626.83x = 86,527,744.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,527,744.72/11,626.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.08

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