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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,668.51, 17,509.45 and 4,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,668.51, 17,509.45 and 4,272 is: 6,410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,668.51 : 17,509.45 = 4,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,668.51/17,509.45 = 4,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,668.51x = 17,509.45 × 4,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,668.51x = 74,800,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,800,370.40/11,668.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,410.45

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