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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,441.96, 17,163.10 and 3,233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,441.96, 17,163.10 and 3,233.96 is: 4,850.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,441.96 : 17,163.10 = 3,233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,441.96/17,163.10 = 3,233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,441.96x = 17,163.10 × 3,233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,441.96x = 55,504,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,504,778.88/11,441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.99

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