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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,462.16, 17,195.92 and 3,564.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,462.16, 17,195.92 and 3,564.26 is: 5,347.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,462.16 : 17,195.92 = 3,564.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,462.16/17,195.92 = 3,564.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,462.16x = 17,195.92 × 3,564.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,462.16x = 61,290,729.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,290,729.82/11,462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,347.22

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