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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,557.92, 17,335.20 and 4,161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,557.92, 17,335.20 and 4,161.24 is: 6,241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,557.92 : 17,335.20 = 4,161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,557.92/17,335.20 = 4,161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,557.92x = 17,335.20 × 4,161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,557.92x = 72,135,927.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,135,927.65/11,557.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.26

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