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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,458.97, 17,188.23 and 4,061.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,458.97, 17,188.23 and 4,061.67 is: 6,092.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,458.97 : 17,188.23 = 4,061.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,458.97/17,188.23 = 4,061.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,458.97x = 17,188.23 × 4,061.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,458.97x = 69,812,882.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,812,882.99/11,458.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,092.42

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