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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,457.50, 17,186.25 and 3,249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,457.50, 17,186.25 and 3,249.50 is: 4,874.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,457.50 : 17,186.25 = 3,249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,457.50/17,186.25 = 3,249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,457.50x = 17,186.25 × 3,249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,457.50x = 55,846,719.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,846,719.38/11,457.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,874.25

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