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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,564.58, 17,343.81 and 4,167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,564.58, 17,343.81 and 4,167.66 is: 6,250.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,564.58 : 17,343.81 = 4,167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,564.58/17,343.81 = 4,167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,564.58x = 17,343.81 × 4,167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,564.58x = 72,283,103.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,283,103.18/11,564.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.39

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