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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,425.98, 17,135.30 and 3,632.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,425.98, 17,135.30 and 3,632.97 is: 5,448.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,425.98 : 17,135.30 = 3,632.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,425.98/17,135.30 = 3,632.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,425.98x = 17,135.30 × 3,632.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,425.98x = 62,252,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,252,012.68/11,425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,448.29

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