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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,443.52, 17,163.84 and 3,651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,443.52, 17,163.84 and 3,651.68 is: 5,477.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,443.52 : 17,163.84 = 3,651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,443.52/17,163.84 = 3,651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,443.52x = 17,163.84 × 3,651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,443.52x = 62,676,851.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,676,851.25/11,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,477.06

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