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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,461.06, 17,157.54 and 6,251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,461.06, 17,157.54 and 6,251.14 is: 9,358.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,461.06 : 17,157.54 = 6,251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,461.06/17,157.54 = 6,251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,461.06x = 17,157.54 × 6,251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,461.06x = 107,254,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,254,184.60/11,461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,358.14

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