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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,507.13, 17,263.94 and 3,716.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,507.13, 17,263.94 and 3,716.55 is: 5,575.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,507.13 : 17,263.94 = 3,716.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,507.13/17,263.94 = 3,716.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,507.13x = 17,263.94 × 3,716.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,507.13x = 64,162,277.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,162,277.62/11,507.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.87

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