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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,462.02, 17,188.80 and 4,064.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,462.02, 17,188.80 and 4,064.50 is: 6,095.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,462.02 : 17,188.80 = 4,064.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,462.02/17,188.80 = 4,064.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,462.02x = 17,188.80 × 4,064.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,462.02x = 69,863,877.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,863,877.60/11,462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,095.25

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