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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,462.15, 17,195.93 and 3,564.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,462.15, 17,195.93 and 3,564.27 is: 5,347.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,462.15 : 17,195.93 = 3,564.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,462.15/17,195.93 = 3,564.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,462.15x = 17,195.93 × 3,564.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,462.15x = 61,290,919.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,290,919.60/11,462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,347.24

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