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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,433.60, 17,150.40 and 3,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,433.60, 17,150.40 and 3,225.60 is: 4,838.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,433.60 : 17,150.40 = 3,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,433.60/17,150.40 = 3,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,433.60x = 17,150.40 × 3,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,433.60x = 55,320,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,320,330.24/11,433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.40

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