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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,477.82, 17,214.49 and 3,155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,477.82, 17,214.49 and 3,155.70 is: 4,732.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,477.82 : 17,214.49 = 3,155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,477.82/17,214.49 = 3,155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,477.82x = 17,214.49 × 3,155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,477.82x = 54,323,766.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,323,766.09/11,477.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.93

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