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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,481.92, 17,223.12 and 3,689.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,481.92, 17,223.12 and 3,689.12 is: 5,533.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,481.92 : 17,223.12 = 3,689.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,481.92/17,223.12 = 3,689.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,481.92x = 17,223.12 × 3,689.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,481.92x = 63,538,156.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,538,156.45/11,481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.76

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