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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,481.93, 17,221.68 and 3,690.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,481.93, 17,221.68 and 3,690.14 is: 5,534.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,481.93 : 17,221.68 = 3,690.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,481.93/17,221.68 = 3,690.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,481.93x = 17,221.68 × 3,690.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,481.93x = 63,550,324.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,550,324.13/11,481.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.81

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