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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,464.04, 17,192.40 and 3,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,464.04, 17,192.40 and 3,671 is: 5,505.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,464.04 : 17,192.40 = 3,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,464.04/17,192.40 = 3,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,464.04x = 17,192.40 × 3,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,464.04x = 63,113,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,113,300.40/11,464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,505.33

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