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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,522.78, 17,279.82 and 3,729.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,522.78, 17,279.82 and 3,729.50 is: 5,592.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,522.78 : 17,279.82 = 3,729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,522.78/17,279.82 = 3,729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,522.78x = 17,279.82 × 3,729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,522.78x = 64,445,088.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,445,088.69/11,522.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.84

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