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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,688.96, 17,524.48 and 4,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,688.96, 17,524.48 and 4,759.04 is: 7,134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,688.96 : 17,524.48 = 4,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,688.96/17,524.48 = 4,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,688.96x = 17,524.48 × 4,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,688.96x = 83,399,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,399,701.30/11,688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,134.91

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