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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,489.15, 17,233.81 and 6,292.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,489.15, 17,233.81 and 6,292.19 is: 9,438.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,489.15 : 17,233.81 = 6,292.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,489.15/17,233.81 = 6,292.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,489.15x = 17,233.81 × 6,292.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,489.15x = 108,438,305.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,438,305.04/11,489.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,438.33

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