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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,462.19, 17,189.69 and 4,441.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,462.19, 17,189.69 and 4,441.71 is: 6,661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,462.19 : 17,189.69 = 4,441.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,462.19/17,189.69 = 4,441.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,462.19x = 17,189.69 × 4,441.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,462.19x = 76,351,660.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,351,660.22/11,462.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.18

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