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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,528.61, 17,292.92 and 3,738.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,528.61, 17,292.92 and 3,738.03 is: 5,607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,528.61 : 17,292.92 = 3,738.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,528.61/17,292.92 = 3,738.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,528.61x = 17,292.92 × 3,738.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,528.61x = 64,641,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,641,435.06/11,528.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,607.05

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