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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,430.60, 17,145.90 and 3,222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,430.60, 17,145.90 and 3,222.60 is: 4,833.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,430.60 : 17,145.90 = 3,222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,430.60/17,145.90 = 3,222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,430.60x = 17,145.90 × 3,222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,430.60x = 55,254,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,254,377.34/11,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.90

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