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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,415.83, 17,122.37 and 3,095.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,415.83, 17,122.37 and 3,095.33 is: 4,642.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,415.83 : 17,122.37 = 3,095.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,415.83/17,122.37 = 3,095.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,415.83x = 17,122.37 × 3,095.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,415.83x = 52,999,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,999,284.44/11,415.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.62

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