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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,513.88, 17,268.84 and 3,722.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,513.88, 17,268.84 and 3,722.76 is: 5,583.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,513.88 : 17,268.84 = 3,722.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,513.88/17,268.84 = 3,722.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,513.88x = 17,268.84 × 3,722.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,513.88x = 64,287,746.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,287,746.80/11,513.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.50

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