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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,392.75, 17,083.83 and 3,493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,392.75, 17,083.83 and 3,493.24 is: 5,238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,392.75 : 17,083.83 = 3,493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,392.75/17,083.83 = 3,493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,392.75x = 17,083.83 × 3,493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,392.75x = 59,677,984.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,677,984.80/11,392.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,238.24

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