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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.49, 17,492.22 and 4,268.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.49, 17,492.22 and 4,268.43 is: 6,403.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.49 : 17,492.22 = 4,268.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.49/17,492.22 = 4,268.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.49x = 17,492.22 × 4,268.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.49x = 74,664,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,664,316.61/11,660.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,403.19

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