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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,464.72, 17,182.69 and 6,199.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,464.72, 17,182.69 and 6,199.51 is: 9,291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,464.72 : 17,182.69 = 6,199.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,464.72/17,182.69 = 6,199.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,464.72x = 17,182.69 × 6,199.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,464.72x = 106,524,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,524,258.48/11,464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.48

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