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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,479.76, 17,217.36 and 3,157.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,479.76, 17,217.36 and 3,157.63 is: 4,735.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,479.76 : 17,217.36 = 3,157.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,479.76/17,217.36 = 3,157.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,479.76x = 17,217.36 × 3,157.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,479.76x = 54,365,958.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,365,958.48/11,479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,735.81

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