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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,462.33, 17,193.89 and 3,670.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,462.33, 17,193.89 and 3,670.13 is: 5,505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,462.33 : 17,193.89 = 3,670.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,462.33/17,193.89 = 3,670.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,462.33x = 17,193.89 × 3,670.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,462.33x = 63,103,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,103,734.71/11,462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.32

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