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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,502.90, 17,254.73 and 3,069.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,502.90, 17,254.73 and 3,069.32 is: 4,604.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,502.90 : 17,254.73 = 3,069.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,502.90/17,254.73 = 3,069.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,502.90x = 17,254.73 × 3,069.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,502.90x = 52,960,262.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,960,262.13/11,502.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.08

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