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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,452.91, 17,173.93 and 4,436.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,452.91, 17,173.93 and 4,436.21 is: 6,652.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,452.91 : 17,173.93 = 4,436.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,452.91/17,173.93 = 4,436.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,452.91x = 17,173.93 × 4,436.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,452.91x = 76,187,160.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,187,160.01/11,452.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,652.21

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