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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,463.87, 17,195.85 and 4,068.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,463.87, 17,195.85 and 4,068.54 is: 6,102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,463.87 : 17,195.85 = 4,068.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,463.87/17,195.85 = 4,068.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,463.87x = 17,195.85 × 4,068.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,463.87x = 69,962,003.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,962,003.56/11,463.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,102.83

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