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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,514.28, 17,265.48 and 3,722.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,514.28, 17,265.48 and 3,722.08 is: 5,581.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,514.28 : 17,265.48 = 3,722.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,514.28/17,265.48 = 3,722.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,514.28x = 17,265.48 × 3,722.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,514.28x = 64,263,497.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,263,497.80/11,514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.20

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