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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,480.46, 17,221.02 and 3,583.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,480.46, 17,221.02 and 3,583.23 is: 5,374.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,480.46 : 17,221.02 = 3,583.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,480.46/17,221.02 = 3,583.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,480.46x = 17,221.02 × 3,583.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,480.46x = 61,706,875.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,706,875.49/11,480.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,374.95

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