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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,671.44, 17,507.22 and 4,276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,671.44, 17,507.22 and 4,276.44 is: 6,414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,671.44 : 17,507.22 = 4,276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,671.44/17,507.22 = 4,276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,671.44x = 17,507.22 × 4,276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,671.44x = 74,868,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,868,575.90/11,671.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.68

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