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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,460.29, 17,193.12 and 3,562.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,460.29, 17,193.12 and 3,562.39 is: 5,344.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,460.29 : 17,193.12 = 3,562.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,460.29/17,193.12 = 3,562.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,460.29x = 17,193.12 × 3,562.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,460.29x = 61,248,606.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,248,606.89/11,460.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,344.42

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