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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,463.92, 17,199.12 and 3,673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,463.92, 17,199.12 and 3,673.28 is: 5,510.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,463.92 : 17,199.12 = 3,673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,463.92/17,199.12 = 3,673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,463.92x = 17,199.12 × 3,673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,463.92x = 63,177,183.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,177,183.51/11,463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.96

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