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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,504.74, 17,257.38 and 3,713.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,504.74, 17,257.38 and 3,713.26 is: 5,569.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,504.74 : 17,257.38 = 3,713.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,504.74/17,257.38 = 3,713.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,504.74x = 17,257.38 × 3,713.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,504.74x = 64,081,138.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,081,138.86/11,504.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.98

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