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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,524.88, 17,283.47 and 4,503.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,524.88, 17,283.47 and 4,503.06 is: 6,753.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,524.88 : 17,283.47 = 4,503.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,524.88/17,283.47 = 4,503.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,524.88x = 17,283.47 × 4,503.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,524.88x = 77,828,479.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,828,479.90/11,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,753.09

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