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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,508.89, 17,266.99 and 4,113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,508.89, 17,266.99 and 4,113.19 is: 6,171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,508.89 : 17,266.99 = 4,113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,508.89/17,266.99 = 4,113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,508.89x = 17,266.99 × 4,113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,508.89x = 71,022,357.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,022,357.15/11,508.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.09

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