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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,519.82, 17,281.56 and 4,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,519.82, 17,281.56 and 4,122.24 is: 6,184.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,519.82 : 17,281.56 = 4,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,519.82/17,281.56 = 4,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,519.82x = 17,281.56 × 4,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,519.82x = 71,238,737.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,238,737.89/11,519.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.01

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