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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,459.63, 17,186.06 and 3,454.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,459.63, 17,186.06 and 3,454.07 is: 5,180.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,459.63 : 17,186.06 = 3,454.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,459.63/17,186.06 = 3,454.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,459.63x = 17,186.06 × 3,454.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,459.63x = 59,361,776.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,361,776.97/11,459.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,180.08

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