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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,481.59, 17,223.30 and 3,162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,481.59, 17,223.30 and 3,162.27 is: 4,743.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,481.59 : 17,223.30 = 3,162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,481.59/17,223.30 = 3,162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,481.59x = 17,223.30 × 3,162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,481.59x = 54,464,724.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,464,724.89/11,481.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,743.66

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