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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,483.26, 17,222.60 and 3,161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,483.26, 17,222.60 and 3,161.13 is: 4,741.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,483.26 : 17,222.60 = 3,161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,483.26/17,222.60 = 3,161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,483.26x = 17,222.60 × 3,161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,483.26x = 54,442,877.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,442,877.54/11,483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.06

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