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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,483.69, 17,221.73 and 4,463.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,483.69, 17,221.73 and 4,463.19 is: 6,693.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,483.69 : 17,221.73 = 4,463.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,483.69/17,221.73 = 4,463.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,483.69x = 17,221.73 × 4,463.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,483.69x = 76,863,830.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,863,830.80/11,483.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,693.31

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