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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,451.67, 17,179.96 and 3,554.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,451.67, 17,179.96 and 3,554.02 is: 5,331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,451.67 : 17,179.96 = 3,554.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,451.67/17,179.96 = 3,554.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,451.67x = 17,179.96 × 3,554.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,451.67x = 61,057,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,057,835.54/11,451.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,331.78

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