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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,462.04, 17,190.36 and 4,891.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,462.04, 17,190.36 and 4,891.32 is: 7,335.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,462.04 : 17,190.36 = 4,891.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,462.04/17,190.36 = 4,891.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,462.04x = 17,190.36 × 4,891.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,462.04x = 84,083,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,083,551.68/11,462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.83

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