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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,462.79, 17,194.20 and 4,066.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,462.79, 17,194.20 and 4,066.83 is: 6,100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,462.79 : 17,194.20 = 4,066.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,462.79/17,194.20 = 4,066.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,462.79x = 17,194.20 × 4,066.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,462.79x = 69,925,888.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,925,888.39/11,462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,100.25

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