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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,441.72, 17,162.40 and 3,650.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,441.72, 17,162.40 and 3,650.48 is: 5,475.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,441.72 : 17,162.40 = 3,650.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,441.72/17,162.40 = 3,650.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,441.72x = 17,162.40 × 3,650.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,441.72x = 62,650,997.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,650,997.95/11,441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,475.66

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