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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,481.63, 17,222.37 and 3,690.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,481.63, 17,222.37 and 3,690.46 is: 5,535.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,481.63 : 17,222.37 = 3,690.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,481.63/17,222.37 = 3,690.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,481.63x = 17,222.37 × 3,690.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,481.63x = 63,558,467.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,558,467.59/11,481.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.67

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