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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,481.49, 17,222.24 and 3,695.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,481.49, 17,222.24 and 3,695.77 is: 5,543.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,481.49 : 17,222.24 = 3,695.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,481.49/17,222.24 = 3,695.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,481.49x = 17,222.24 × 3,695.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,481.49x = 63,649,437.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,649,437.92/11,481.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.66

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