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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,474.22, 17,211.36 and 3,154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,474.22, 17,211.36 and 3,154.32 is: 4,731.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,474.22 : 17,211.36 = 3,154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,474.22/17,211.36 = 3,154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,474.22x = 17,211.36 × 3,154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,474.22x = 54,290,137.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,290,137.08/11,474.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,731.49

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