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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,525.49, 17,288.24 and 3,206.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,525.49, 17,288.24 and 3,206.39 is: 4,809.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,525.49 : 17,288.24 = 3,206.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,525.49/17,288.24 = 3,206.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,525.49x = 17,288.24 × 3,206.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,525.49x = 55,432,737.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,432,737.38/11,525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,809.58

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