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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,509.62, 17,256.54 and 4,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,509.62, 17,256.54 and 4,011.24 is: 6,014.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,509.62 : 17,256.54 = 4,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,509.62/17,256.54 = 4,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,509.62x = 17,256.54 × 4,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,509.62x = 69,220,123.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,220,123.51/11,509.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,014.11

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