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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,477.93, 17,215.26 and 3,685.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,477.93, 17,215.26 and 3,685.73 is: 5,528.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,477.93 : 17,215.26 = 3,685.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,477.93/17,215.26 = 3,685.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,477.93x = 17,215.26 × 3,685.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,477.93x = 63,450,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,450,714.16/11,477.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.06

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