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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,473.35, 17,206.90 and 3,151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,473.35, 17,206.90 and 3,151.39 is: 4,726.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,473.35 : 17,206.90 = 3,151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,473.35/17,206.90 = 3,151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,473.35x = 17,206.90 × 3,151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,473.35x = 54,225,691.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,225,691.22/11,473.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.23

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