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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,459.95, 17,186.31 and 4,439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,459.95, 17,186.31 and 4,439.48 is: 6,657.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,459.95 : 17,186.31 = 4,439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,459.95/17,186.31 = 4,439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,459.95x = 17,186.31 × 4,439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,459.95x = 76,298,193.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,298,193.59/11,459.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,657.81

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