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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,475.92, 17,210.28 and 3,683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,475.92, 17,210.28 and 3,683 is: 5,523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,475.92 : 17,210.28 = 3,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,475.92/17,210.28 = 3,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,475.92x = 17,210.28 × 3,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,475.92x = 63,385,461.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,385,461.24/11,475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.34

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