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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,412.28, 17,114.10 and 4,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,412.28, 17,114.10 and 4,483 is: 6,722.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,412.28 : 17,114.10 = 4,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,412.28/17,114.10 = 4,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,412.28x = 17,114.10 × 4,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,412.28x = 76,722,510.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,722,510.30/11,412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,722.80

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