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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,462.83, 17,196.96 and 4,067.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,462.83, 17,196.96 and 4,067.93 is: 6,102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,462.83 : 17,196.96 = 4,067.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,462.83/17,196.96 = 4,067.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,462.83x = 17,196.96 × 4,067.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,462.83x = 69,956,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,956,029.49/11,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,102.86

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