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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,502.14, 17,252.67 and 3,182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,502.14, 17,252.67 and 3,182.09 is: 4,772.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,502.14 : 17,252.67 = 3,182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,502.14/17,252.67 = 3,182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,502.14x = 17,252.67 × 3,182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,502.14x = 54,899,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,899,548.68/11,502.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.99

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