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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,502.63, 17,253.94 and 3,711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,502.63, 17,253.94 and 3,711.44 is: 5,567.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,502.63 : 17,253.94 = 3,711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,502.63/17,253.94 = 3,711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,502.63x = 17,253.94 × 3,711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,502.63x = 64,036,963.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,036,963.07/11,502.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.16

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