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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,463.63, 17,196.03 and 3,571.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,463.63, 17,196.03 and 3,571.53 is: 5,357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,463.63 : 17,196.03 = 3,571.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,463.63/17,196.03 = 3,571.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,463.63x = 17,196.03 × 3,571.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,463.63x = 61,416,137.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,416,137.03/11,463.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,357.48

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