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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,430.54, 17,142.09 and 3,637.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,430.54, 17,142.09 and 3,637.53 is: 5,455.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,430.54 : 17,142.09 = 3,637.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,430.54/17,142.09 = 3,637.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,430.54x = 17,142.09 × 3,637.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,430.54x = 62,354,866.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,354,866.64/11,430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,455.11

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