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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,477.04, 17,217.18 and 3,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,477.04, 17,217.18 and 3,684 is: 5,526.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,477.04 : 17,217.18 = 3,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,477.04/17,217.18 = 3,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,477.04x = 17,217.18 × 3,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,477.04x = 63,428,091.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,428,091.12/11,477.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.52

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