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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,534.46, 17,291.31 and 4,137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,534.46, 17,291.31 and 4,137.19 is: 6,202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,534.46 : 17,291.31 = 4,137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,534.46/17,291.31 = 4,137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,534.46x = 17,291.31 × 4,137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,534.46x = 71,537,417.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,537,417.85/11,534.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.06

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