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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,649.06, 17,473.46 and 4,253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,649.06, 17,473.46 and 4,253.45 is: 6,380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,649.06 : 17,473.46 = 4,253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,649.06/17,473.46 = 4,253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,649.06x = 17,473.46 × 4,253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,649.06x = 74,322,379.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,322,379.80/11,649.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.12

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