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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,492.68, 17,238.84 and 4,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,492.68, 17,238.84 and 4,567 is: 6,850.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,492.68 : 17,238.84 = 4,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,492.68/17,238.84 = 4,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,492.68x = 17,238.84 × 4,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,492.68x = 78,729,782.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,729,782.28/11,492.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.43

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