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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,459.91, 17,192.55 and 3,562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,459.91, 17,192.55 and 3,562.02 is: 5,343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,459.91 : 17,192.55 = 3,562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,459.91/17,192.55 = 3,562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,459.91x = 17,192.55 × 3,562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,459.91x = 61,240,142.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,240,142.48/11,459.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,343.86

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