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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,476.66, 17,215.38 and 3,685.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,476.66, 17,215.38 and 3,685.26 is: 5,528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,476.66 : 17,215.38 = 3,685.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,476.66/17,215.38 = 3,685.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,476.66x = 17,215.38 × 3,685.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,476.66x = 63,443,151.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,443,151.30/11,476.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.02

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