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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,480.68, 17,220.06 and 3,583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,480.68, 17,220.06 and 3,583 is: 5,374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,480.68 : 17,220.06 = 3,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,480.68/17,220.06 = 3,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,480.68x = 17,220.06 × 3,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,480.68x = 61,699,474.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,699,474.98/11,480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,374.20

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