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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,669.52, 17,510.94 and 4,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,669.52, 17,510.94 and 4,273 is: 6,411.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,669.52 : 17,510.94 = 4,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,669.52/17,510.94 = 4,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,669.52x = 17,510.94 × 4,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,669.52x = 74,824,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,824,246.62/11,669.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,411.94

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