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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,502.96, 17,253.60 and 3,068.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,502.96, 17,253.60 and 3,068.82 is: 4,603.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,502.96 : 17,253.60 = 3,068.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,502.96/17,253.60 = 3,068.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,502.96x = 17,253.60 × 3,068.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,502.96x = 52,948,192.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,948,192.75/11,502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.01

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