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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,425.35, 17,139.29 and 3,632.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,425.35, 17,139.29 and 3,632.34 is: 5,448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,425.35 : 17,139.29 = 3,632.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,425.35/17,139.29 = 3,632.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,425.35x = 17,139.29 × 3,632.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,425.35x = 62,255,710.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,255,710.48/11,425.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,448.91

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