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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,430.78, 17,152.71 and 6,165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,430.78, 17,152.71 and 6,165.75 is: 9,252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,430.78 : 17,152.71 = 6,165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,430.78/17,152.71 = 6,165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,430.78x = 17,152.71 × 6,165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,430.78x = 105,759,321.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,759,321.68/11,430.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,252.15

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