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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,521.97, 17,282.99 and 3,202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,521.97, 17,282.99 and 3,202.44 is: 4,803.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,521.97 : 17,282.99 = 3,202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,521.97/17,282.99 = 3,202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,521.97x = 17,282.99 × 3,202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,521.97x = 55,347,738.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,347,738.50/11,521.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.67

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