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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,372.96, 17,062.32 and 3,475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,372.96, 17,062.32 and 3,475.28 is: 5,213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,372.96 : 17,062.32 = 3,475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,372.96/17,062.32 = 3,475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,372.96x = 17,062.32 × 3,475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,372.96x = 59,296,339.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,296,339.45/11,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,213.80

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