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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,423.52, 17,131.62 and 3,630.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,423.52, 17,131.62 and 3,630.51 is: 5,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,423.52 : 17,131.62 = 3,630.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,423.52/17,131.62 = 3,630.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,423.52x = 17,131.62 × 3,630.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,423.52x = 62,196,517.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,196,517.73/11,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.60

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