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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,513.30, 17,265.61 and 3,720.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,513.30, 17,265.61 and 3,720.02 is: 5,578.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,513.30 : 17,265.61 = 3,720.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,513.30/17,265.61 = 3,720.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,513.30x = 17,265.61 × 3,720.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,513.30x = 64,228,414.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,228,414.51/11,513.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,578.63

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