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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,502.46, 17,253.67 and 3,605.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,502.46, 17,253.67 and 3,605.58 is: 5,408.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,502.46 : 17,253.67 = 3,605.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,502.46/17,253.67 = 3,605.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,502.46x = 17,253.67 × 3,605.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,502.46x = 62,209,487.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,209,487.48/11,502.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,408.36

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