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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,753.42, 17,625.27 and 4,996.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,753.42, 17,625.27 and 4,996.13 is: 7,492.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,753.42 : 17,625.27 = 4,996.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,753.42/17,625.27 = 4,996.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,753.42x = 17,625.27 × 4,996.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,753.42x = 88,058,140.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,058,140.21/11,753.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,492.13

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