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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,451.72, 17,183.10 and 6,257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,451.72, 17,183.10 and 6,257.46 is: 9,389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,451.72 : 17,183.10 = 6,257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,451.72/17,183.10 = 6,257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,451.72x = 17,183.10 × 6,257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,451.72x = 107,522,560.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,522,560.93/11,451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.21

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