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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,480.63, 17,220.87 and 3,689.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,480.63, 17,220.87 and 3,689.46 is: 5,534.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,480.63 : 17,220.87 = 3,689.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,480.63/17,220.87 = 3,689.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,480.63x = 17,220.87 × 3,689.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,480.63x = 63,535,711.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,535,711.03/11,480.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.17

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