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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,562.25, 17,332.96 and 4,161.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,562.25, 17,332.96 and 4,161.51 is: 6,238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,562.25 : 17,332.96 = 4,161.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,562.25/17,332.96 = 4,161.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,562.25x = 17,332.96 × 4,161.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,562.25x = 72,131,286.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,131,286.37/11,562.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.52

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