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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,504.33, 17,252.74 and 3,711.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,504.33, 17,252.74 and 3,711.32 is: 5,565.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,504.33 : 17,252.74 = 3,711.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,504.33/17,252.74 = 3,711.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,504.33x = 17,252.74 × 3,711.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,504.33x = 64,030,334.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,030,334.20/11,504.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.76

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