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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.41, 17,349.93 and 4,171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.41, 17,349.93 and 4,171.88 is: 6,256.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.41 : 17,349.93 = 4,171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.41/17,349.93 = 4,171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.41x = 17,349.93 × 4,171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.41x = 72,381,869.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,381,869.34/11,569.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,256.31

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