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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,382.71, 17,072.84 and 3,063.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,382.71, 17,072.84 and 3,063.57 is: 4,595.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,382.71 : 17,072.84 = 3,063.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,382.71/17,072.84 = 3,063.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,382.71x = 17,072.84 × 3,063.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,382.71x = 52,303,759.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,303,759.15/11,382.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.02

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