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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,448.67, 17,171.21 and 3,129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,448.67, 17,171.21 and 3,129.33 is: 4,693.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,448.67 : 17,171.21 = 3,129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,448.67/17,171.21 = 3,129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,448.67x = 17,171.21 × 3,129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,448.67x = 53,734,366.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,734,366.94/11,448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.50

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