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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,513.33, 17,269.98 and 3,195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,513.33, 17,269.98 and 3,195.44 is: 4,793.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,513.33 : 17,269.98 = 3,195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,513.33/17,269.98 = 3,195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,513.33x = 17,269.98 × 3,195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,513.33x = 55,185,098.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,185,098.54/11,513.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,793.15

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