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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,512.02, 17,263.80 and 4,114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,512.02, 17,263.80 and 4,114.48 is: 6,170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,512.02 : 17,263.80 = 4,114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,512.02/17,263.80 = 4,114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,512.02x = 17,263.80 × 4,114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,512.02x = 71,031,559.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,031,559.82/11,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,170.21

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