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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,519.44, 17,282.04 and 3,729.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,519.44, 17,282.04 and 3,729.04 is: 5,594.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,519.44 : 17,282.04 = 3,729.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,519.44/17,282.04 = 3,729.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,519.44x = 17,282.04 × 3,729.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,519.44x = 64,445,418.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,445,418.44/11,519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,594.49

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