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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,543.92, 17,311.62 and 4,146.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,543.92, 17,311.62 and 4,146.38 is: 6,218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,543.92 : 17,311.62 = 4,146.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,543.92/17,311.62 = 4,146.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,543.92x = 17,311.62 × 4,146.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,543.92x = 71,780,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,780,554.94/11,543.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,218.04

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