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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,452.79, 17,178.26 and 3,554.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,452.79, 17,178.26 and 3,554.99 is: 5,332.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,452.79 : 17,178.26 = 3,554.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,452.79/17,178.26 = 3,554.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,452.79x = 17,178.26 × 3,554.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,452.79x = 61,068,438.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,068,438.85/11,452.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.19

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