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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,520.61, 17,281.87 and 3,088.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,520.61, 17,281.87 and 3,088.31 is: 4,632.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,520.61 : 17,281.87 = 3,088.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,520.61/17,281.87 = 3,088.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,520.61x = 17,281.87 × 3,088.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,520.61x = 53,371,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,371,865.30/11,520.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.73

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