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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,502.30, 17,254.44 and 3,182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,502.30, 17,254.44 and 3,182.30 is: 4,773.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,502.30 : 17,254.44 = 3,182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,502.30/17,254.44 = 3,182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,502.30x = 17,254.44 × 3,182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,502.30x = 54,908,804.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,908,804.41/11,502.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.72

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