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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,475.32, 17,214.39 and 3,684.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,475.32, 17,214.39 and 3,684.33 is: 5,526.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,475.32 : 17,214.39 = 3,684.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,475.32/17,214.39 = 3,684.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,475.32x = 17,214.39 × 3,684.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,475.32x = 63,423,493.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,423,493.51/11,475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.95

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