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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,524.03, 17,285.64 and 3,626.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,524.03, 17,285.64 and 3,626.33 is: 5,439.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,524.03 : 17,285.64 = 3,626.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,524.03/17,285.64 = 3,626.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,524.03x = 17,285.64 × 3,626.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,524.03x = 62,683,334.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,683,334.87/11,524.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.36

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