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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,462.24, 17,187.90 and 4,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,462.24, 17,187.90 and 4,445.52 is: 6,666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,462.24 : 17,187.90 = 4,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,462.24/17,187.90 = 4,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,462.24x = 17,187.90 × 4,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,462.24x = 76,409,153.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,409,153.21/11,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,666.17

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