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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,467.93, 17,204.32 and 3,682.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,467.93, 17,204.32 and 3,682.21 is: 5,524.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,467.93 : 17,204.32 = 3,682.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,467.93/17,204.32 = 3,682.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,467.93x = 17,204.32 × 3,682.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,467.93x = 63,349,919.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,349,919.15/11,467.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,524.09

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