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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,525.61, 17,288.42 and 3,735.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,525.61, 17,288.42 and 3,735.03 is: 5,602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,525.61 : 17,288.42 = 3,735.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,525.61/17,288.42 = 3,735.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,525.61x = 17,288.42 × 3,735.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,525.61x = 64,572,748.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,572,748.68/11,525.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.55

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