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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,442.97, 17,170.94 and 6,177.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,442.97, 17,170.94 and 6,177.91 is: 9,270.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,442.97 : 17,170.94 = 6,177.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,442.97/17,170.94 = 6,177.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,442.97x = 17,170.94 × 6,177.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,442.97x = 106,080,405.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,080,405.19/11,442.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.36

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