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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,464.29, 17,196.45 and 4,068.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,464.29, 17,196.45 and 4,068.33 is: 6,102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,464.29 : 17,196.45 = 4,068.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,464.29/17,196.45 = 4,068.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,464.29x = 17,196.45 × 4,068.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,464.29x = 69,960,833.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,960,833.43/11,464.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,102.50

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