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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,474.61, 17,208.77 and 3,152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,474.61, 17,208.77 and 3,152.65 is: 4,728.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,474.61 : 17,208.77 = 3,152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,474.61/17,208.77 = 3,152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,474.61x = 17,208.77 × 3,152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,474.61x = 54,253,142.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,253,142.70/11,474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,728.10

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