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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,492.55, 17,238.48 and 3,173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,492.55, 17,238.48 and 3,173.07 is: 4,759.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,492.55 : 17,238.48 = 3,173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,492.55/17,238.48 = 3,173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,492.55x = 17,238.48 × 3,173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,492.55x = 54,698,974.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,698,974.33/11,492.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.52

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