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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,483.83, 17,225.88 and 3,163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,483.83, 17,225.88 and 3,163.92 is: 4,745.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,483.83 : 17,225.88 = 3,163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,483.83/17,225.88 = 3,163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,483.83x = 17,225.88 × 3,163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,483.83x = 54,501,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,501,306.25/11,483.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.92

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