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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,487, 17,230.52 and 3,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,487, 17,230.52 and 3,279 is: 4,918.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,487 : 17,230.52 = 3,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,487/17,230.52 = 3,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,487x = 17,230.52 × 3,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,487x = 56,498,875.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,498,875.08/11,487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.51

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