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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,525.80, 17,278.14 and 3,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,525.80, 17,278.14 and 3,730.60 is: 5,592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,525.80 : 17,278.14 = 3,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,525.80/17,278.14 = 3,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,525.80x = 17,278.14 × 3,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,525.80x = 64,457,829.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,457,829.08/11,525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.48

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