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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,472.71, 17,205.62 and 4,076.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,472.71, 17,205.62 and 4,076.19 is: 6,113.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,472.71 : 17,205.62 = 4,076.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,472.71/17,205.62 = 4,076.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,472.71x = 17,205.62 × 4,076.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,472.71x = 70,133,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,133,355.81/11,472.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.06

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