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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,528.65, 17,290.88 and 4,033.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,528.65, 17,290.88 and 4,033.32 is: 6,049.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,528.65 : 17,290.88 = 4,033.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,528.65/17,290.88 = 4,033.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,528.65x = 17,290.88 × 4,033.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,528.65x = 69,739,652.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,739,652.12/11,528.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.25

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