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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,478.32, 17,217.26 and 3,158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,478.32, 17,217.26 and 3,158.32 is: 4,737.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,478.32 : 17,217.26 = 3,158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,478.32/17,217.26 = 3,158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,478.32x = 17,217.26 × 3,158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,478.32x = 54,377,616.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,377,616.60/11,478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,737.42

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