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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,490.69, 17,233.99 and 3,057.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,490.69, 17,233.99 and 3,057.24 is: 4,585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,490.69 : 17,233.99 = 3,057.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,490.69/17,233.99 = 3,057.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,490.69x = 17,233.99 × 3,057.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,490.69x = 52,688,443.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,688,443.59/11,490.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.32

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