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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,483.33, 17,224.99 and 3,163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,483.33, 17,224.99 and 3,163.40 is: 4,745.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,483.33 : 17,224.99 = 3,163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,483.33/17,224.99 = 3,163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,483.33x = 17,224.99 × 3,163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,483.33x = 54,489,439.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,489,439.33/11,483.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.09

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