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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,355.50, 17,034.21 and 3,147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,355.50, 17,034.21 and 3,147.50 is: 4,721.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,355.50 : 17,034.21 = 3,147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,355.50/17,034.21 = 3,147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,355.50x = 17,034.21 × 3,147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,355.50x = 53,615,175.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,615,175.98/11,355.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,721.52

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