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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,457.54, 17,183.84 and 4,062.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,457.54, 17,183.84 and 4,062.24 is: 6,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,457.54 : 17,183.84 = 4,062.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,457.54/17,183.84 = 4,062.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,457.54x = 17,183.84 × 4,062.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,457.54x = 69,804,861.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,804,861.89/11,457.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.48

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