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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,480.52, 17,225.64 and 6,280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,480.52, 17,225.64 and 6,280.32 is: 9,423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,480.52 : 17,225.64 = 6,280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,480.52/17,225.64 = 6,280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,480.52x = 17,225.64 × 6,280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,480.52x = 108,182,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,182,531.40/11,480.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,423.14

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