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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,720.89, 17,581.28 and 4,795.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,720.89, 17,581.28 and 4,795.39 is: 7,193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,720.89 : 17,581.28 = 4,795.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,720.89/17,581.28 = 4,795.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,720.89x = 17,581.28 × 4,795.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,720.89x = 84,308,982.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,308,982.42/11,720.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,193.06

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