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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,451.52, 17,177.28 and 6,254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,451.52, 17,177.28 and 6,254.56 is: 9,381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,451.52 : 17,177.28 = 6,254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,451.52/17,177.28 = 6,254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,451.52x = 17,177.28 × 6,254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,451.52x = 107,436,328.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,436,328.40/11,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.84

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