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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,432.82, 17,145.74 and 4,035.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,432.82, 17,145.74 and 4,035.55 is: 6,052.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,432.82 : 17,145.74 = 4,035.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,432.82/17,145.74 = 4,035.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,432.82x = 17,145.74 × 4,035.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,432.82x = 69,192,491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,192,491.06/11,432.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.09

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