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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,528.72, 17,293.51 and 4,030.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,528.72, 17,293.51 and 4,030.82 is: 6,046.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,528.72 : 17,293.51 = 4,030.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,528.72/17,293.51 = 4,030.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,528.72x = 17,293.51 × 4,030.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,528.72x = 69,707,025.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,707,025.98/11,528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,046.38

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