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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,465.28, 17,186.99 and 3,669.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,465.28, 17,186.99 and 3,669.03 is: 5,500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,465.28 : 17,186.99 = 3,669.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,465.28/17,186.99 = 3,669.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,465.28x = 17,186.99 × 3,669.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,465.28x = 63,059,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,059,563.57/11,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,500.05

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