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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,442.93, 17,170.98 and 6,177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,442.93, 17,170.98 and 6,177.93 is: 9,270.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,442.93 : 17,170.98 = 6,177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,442.93/17,170.98 = 6,177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,442.93x = 17,170.98 × 6,177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,442.93x = 106,081,112.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,081,112.47/11,442.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.45

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