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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,525.97, 17,292.60 and 4,130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,525.97, 17,292.60 and 4,130.25 is: 6,196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,525.97 : 17,292.60 = 4,130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,525.97/17,292.60 = 4,130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,525.97x = 17,292.60 × 4,130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,525.97x = 71,422,761.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,422,761.15/11,525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.68

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