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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,507.91, 17,259.85 and 3,074.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,507.91, 17,259.85 and 3,074.52 is: 4,611.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,507.91 : 17,259.85 = 3,074.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,507.91/17,259.85 = 3,074.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,507.91x = 17,259.85 × 3,074.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,507.91x = 53,065,822.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,065,822.59/11,507.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.25

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