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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,406.72, 17,111.45 and 4,386.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,406.72, 17,111.45 and 4,386.45 is: 6,580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,406.72 : 17,111.45 = 4,386.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,406.72/17,111.45 = 4,386.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,406.72x = 17,111.45 × 4,386.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,406.72x = 75,058,594.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,058,594.99/11,406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,580.21

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