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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,483.33, 17,225.09 and 3,163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,483.33, 17,225.09 and 3,163.81 is: 4,745.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,483.33 : 17,225.09 = 3,163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,483.33/17,225.09 = 3,163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,483.33x = 17,225.09 × 3,163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,483.33x = 54,496,911.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,496,911.99/11,483.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.74

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