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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,460.87, 17,190.99 and 3,669.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,460.87, 17,190.99 and 3,669.57 is: 5,504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,460.87 : 17,190.99 = 3,669.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,460.87/17,190.99 = 3,669.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,460.87x = 17,190.99 × 3,669.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,460.87x = 63,083,541.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,083,541.17/11,460.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.25

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