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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,524.32, 17,285.90 and 3,204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,524.32, 17,285.90 and 3,204.26 is: 4,806.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,524.32 : 17,285.90 = 3,204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,524.32/17,285.90 = 3,204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,524.32x = 17,285.90 × 3,204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,524.32x = 55,388,517.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,388,517.93/11,524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.23

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