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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,457.08, 17,191.98 and 6,191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,457.08, 17,191.98 and 6,191.96 is: 9,291.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,457.08 : 17,191.98 = 6,191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,457.08/17,191.98 = 6,191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,457.08x = 17,191.98 × 6,191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,457.08x = 106,452,052.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,452,052.48/11,457.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.38

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