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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,443.78, 17,159.34 and 6,185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,443.78, 17,159.34 and 6,185.08 is: 9,274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,443.78 : 17,159.34 = 6,185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,443.78/17,159.34 = 6,185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,443.78x = 17,159.34 × 6,185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,443.78x = 106,131,890.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,131,890.65/11,443.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.20

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