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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,524.23, 17,289.77 and 3,732.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,524.23, 17,289.77 and 3,732.87 is: 5,600.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,524.23 : 17,289.77 = 3,732.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,524.23/17,289.77 = 3,732.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,524.23x = 17,289.77 × 3,732.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,524.23x = 64,540,445.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,540,445.08/11,524.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,600.41

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