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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,491.65, 17,233.21 and 4,094.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,491.65, 17,233.21 and 4,094.14 is: 6,139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,491.65 : 17,233.21 = 4,094.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,491.65/17,233.21 = 4,094.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,491.65x = 17,233.21 × 4,094.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,491.65x = 70,555,174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,555,174.39/11,491.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,139.69

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