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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,665.59, 17,505.68 and 4,740.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,665.59, 17,505.68 and 4,740.09 is: 7,113.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,665.59 : 17,505.68 = 4,740.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,665.59/17,505.68 = 4,740.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,665.59x = 17,505.68 × 4,740.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,665.59x = 82,978,475.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,978,475.01/11,665.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,113.10

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