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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,513.79, 17,271.36 and 4,119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,513.79, 17,271.36 and 4,119.03 is: 6,178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,513.79 : 17,271.36 = 4,119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,513.79/17,271.36 = 4,119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,513.79x = 17,271.36 × 4,119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,513.79x = 71,141,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,141,249.98/11,513.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,178.79

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