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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,472.83, 17,205.80 and 4,076.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,472.83, 17,205.80 and 4,076.32 is: 6,113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,472.83 : 17,205.80 = 4,076.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,472.83/17,205.80 = 4,076.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,472.83x = 17,205.80 × 4,076.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,472.83x = 70,136,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,136,270.82/11,472.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.25

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