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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,483.26, 17,227.78 and 3,275.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,483.26, 17,227.78 and 3,275.26 is: 4,913.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,483.26 : 17,227.78 = 3,275.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,483.26/17,227.78 = 3,275.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,483.26x = 17,227.78 × 3,275.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,483.26x = 56,425,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,425,458.72/11,483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.71

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