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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,453.76, 17,149.85 and 7,271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,453.76, 17,149.85 and 7,271.13 is: 10,887.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,453.76 : 17,149.85 = 7,271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,453.76/17,149.85 = 7,271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,453.76x = 17,149.85 × 7,271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,453.76x = 124,698,788.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,698,788.83/11,453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,887.15

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