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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,372.88, 17,055.51 and 4,351.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,372.88, 17,055.51 and 4,351.26 is: 6,525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,372.88 : 17,055.51 = 4,351.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,372.88/17,055.51 = 4,351.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,372.88x = 17,055.51 × 4,351.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,372.88x = 74,212,958.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,212,958.44/11,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,525.43

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