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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,550.83, 17,327.61 and 4,154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,550.83, 17,327.61 and 4,154.67 is: 6,232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,550.83 : 17,327.61 = 4,154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,550.83/17,327.61 = 4,154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,550.83x = 17,327.61 × 4,154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,550.83x = 71,990,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,990,501.44/11,550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,232.50

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