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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,470.31, 17,205.26 and 3,150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,470.31, 17,205.26 and 3,150.29 is: 4,725.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,470.31 : 17,205.26 = 3,150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,470.31/17,205.26 = 3,150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,470.31x = 17,205.26 × 3,150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,470.31x = 54,201,603.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,201,603.51/11,470.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.38

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