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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,462.57, 17,190.25 and 4,442.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,462.57, 17,190.25 and 4,442.09 is: 6,661.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,462.57 : 17,190.25 = 4,442.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,462.57/17,190.25 = 4,442.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,462.57x = 17,190.25 × 4,442.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,462.57x = 76,360,669.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,360,669.49/11,462.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.74

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