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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,373.28, 17,059.92 and 3,475.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,373.28, 17,059.92 and 3,475.85 is: 5,213.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,373.28 : 17,059.92 = 3,475.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,373.28/17,059.92 = 3,475.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,373.28x = 17,059.92 × 3,475.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,373.28x = 59,297,624.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,297,624.60/11,373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,213.77

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