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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,512.93, 17,271.36 and 3,613.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,512.93, 17,271.36 and 3,613.93 is: 5,421.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,512.93 : 17,271.36 = 3,613.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,512.93/17,271.36 = 3,613.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,512.93x = 17,271.36 × 3,613.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,512.93x = 62,417,486.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,417,486.04/11,512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,421.51

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