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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,481.52, 17,227.14 and 6,281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,481.52, 17,227.14 and 6,281.32 is: 9,424.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,481.52 : 17,227.14 = 6,281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,481.52/17,227.14 = 6,281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,481.52x = 17,227.14 × 6,281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,481.52x = 108,209,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,209,179.02/11,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,424.64

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