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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.52, 17,475.66 and 4,731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.52, 17,475.66 and 4,731.24 is: 7,090.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.52 : 17,475.66 = 4,731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.52/17,475.66 = 4,731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.52x = 17,475.66 × 4,731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.52x = 82,681,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,681,541.62/11,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.73

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