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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,450.46, 17,176.78 and 3,553.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,450.46, 17,176.78 and 3,553.07 is: 5,329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,450.46 : 17,176.78 = 3,553.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,450.46/17,176.78 = 3,553.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,450.46x = 17,176.78 × 3,553.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,450.46x = 61,030,220.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,030,220.27/11,450.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,329.93

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