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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,457.78, 17,183.52 and 4,061.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,457.78, 17,183.52 and 4,061.22 is: 6,090.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,457.78 : 17,183.52 = 4,061.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,457.78/17,183.52 = 4,061.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,457.78x = 17,183.52 × 4,061.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,457.78x = 69,786,055.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,786,055.09/11,457.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.71

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