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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,567.96, 17,348.90 and 4,171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,567.96, 17,348.90 and 4,171.04 is: 6,255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,567.96 : 17,348.90 = 4,171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,567.96/17,348.90 = 4,171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,567.96x = 17,348.90 × 4,171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,567.96x = 72,362,848.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,362,848.26/11,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,255.46

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