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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,392.50, 17,089.39 and 3,185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,392.50, 17,089.39 and 3,185.14 is: 4,777.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,392.50 : 17,089.39 = 3,185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,392.50/17,089.39 = 3,185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,392.50x = 17,089.39 × 3,185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,392.50x = 54,432,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,432,099.66/11,392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.89

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