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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,768.88, 17,663.04 and 4,848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,768.88, 17,663.04 and 4,848.24 is: 7,276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,768.88 : 17,663.04 = 4,848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,768.88/17,663.04 = 4,848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,768.88x = 17,663.04 × 4,848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,768.88x = 85,634,657.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,634,657.05/11,768.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,276.36

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