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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,625.46, 17,433.82 and 4,228.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,625.46, 17,433.82 and 4,228.09 is: 6,340.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,625.46 : 17,433.82 = 4,228.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,625.46/17,433.82 = 4,228.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,625.46x = 17,433.82 × 4,228.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,625.46x = 73,711,760.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,711,760.00/11,625.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,340.55

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