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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,635.68, 17,445.96 and 4,968.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,635.68, 17,445.96 and 4,968.72 is: 7,449.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,635.68 : 17,445.96 = 4,968.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,635.68/17,445.96 = 4,968.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,635.68x = 17,445.96 × 4,968.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,635.68x = 86,684,090.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,684,090.37/11,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,449.85

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