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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,503.98, 17,255.95 and 3,712.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,503.98, 17,255.95 and 3,712.80 is: 5,569.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,503.98 : 17,255.95 = 3,712.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,503.98/17,255.95 = 3,712.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,503.98x = 17,255.95 × 3,712.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,503.98x = 64,067,891.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,067,891.16/11,503.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.19

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