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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,477.44, 17,213.90 and 3,155.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,477.44, 17,213.90 and 3,155.31 is: 4,732.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,477.44 : 17,213.90 = 3,155.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,477.44/17,213.90 = 3,155.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,477.44x = 17,213.90 × 3,155.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,477.44x = 54,315,175.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,315,175.03/11,477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.34

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