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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,516.84, 17,277.82 and 3,725.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,516.84, 17,277.82 and 3,725.48 is: 5,589.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,516.84 : 17,277.82 = 3,725.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,516.84/17,277.82 = 3,725.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,516.84x = 17,277.82 × 3,725.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,516.84x = 64,368,172.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,368,172.85/11,516.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,589.05

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