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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,451.72, 17,177.88 and 3,131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,451.72, 17,177.88 and 3,131.84 is: 4,697.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,451.72 : 17,177.88 = 3,131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,451.72/17,177.88 = 3,131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,451.72x = 17,177.88 × 3,131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,451.72x = 53,798,371.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,798,371.70/11,451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.84

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