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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,464.08, 17,195.52 and 3,143.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,464.08, 17,195.52 and 3,143.95 is: 4,715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,464.08 : 17,195.52 = 3,143.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,464.08/17,195.52 = 3,143.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,464.08x = 17,195.52 × 3,143.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,464.08x = 54,061,855.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,061,855.10/11,464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.76

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