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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,457, 17,185.50 and 3,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,457, 17,185.50 and 3,249 is: 4,873.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,457 : 17,185.50 = 3,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,457/17,185.50 = 3,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,457x = 17,185.50 × 3,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,457x = 55,835,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,835,689.50/11,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.50

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