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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,726.26, 17,581.46 and 6,173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,726.26, 17,581.46 and 6,173.72 is: 9,256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,726.26 : 17,581.46 = 6,173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,726.26/17,581.46 = 6,173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,726.26x = 17,581.46 × 6,173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,726.26x = 108,543,011.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,543,011.23/11,726.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.40

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