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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,483.98, 17,225.97 and 3,693.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,483.98, 17,225.97 and 3,693.94 is: 5,540.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,483.98 : 17,225.97 = 3,693.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,483.98/17,225.97 = 3,693.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,483.98x = 17,225.97 × 3,693.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,483.98x = 63,631,699.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,631,699.62/11,483.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,540.91

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