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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,458.54, 17,185.34 and 4,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,458.54, 17,185.34 and 4,063.24 is: 6,093.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,458.54 : 17,185.34 = 4,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,458.54/17,185.34 = 4,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,458.54x = 17,185.34 × 4,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,458.54x = 69,828,140.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,828,140.59/11,458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,093.98

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