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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,753.79, 17,626.25 and 4,731.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,753.79, 17,626.25 and 4,731.42 is: 7,095.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,753.79 : 17,626.25 = 4,731.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,753.79/17,626.25 = 4,731.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,753.79x = 17,626.25 × 4,731.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,753.79x = 83,397,079.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,397,079.99/11,753.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.34

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