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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,417.83, 17,125.36 and 3,097.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,417.83, 17,125.36 and 3,097.33 is: 4,645.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,417.83 : 17,125.36 = 3,097.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,417.83/17,125.36 = 3,097.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,417.83x = 17,125.36 × 3,097.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,417.83x = 53,042,891.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,042,891.29/11,417.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.62

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