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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,433, 17,150.46 and 3,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,433, 17,150.46 and 3,225 is: 4,837.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,433 : 17,150.46 = 3,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,433/17,150.46 = 3,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,433x = 17,150.46 × 3,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,433x = 55,310,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,310,233.50/11,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,837.77

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