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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,529.54, 17,295.93 and 3,736.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,529.54, 17,295.93 and 3,736.53 is: 5,605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,529.54 : 17,295.93 = 3,736.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,529.54/17,295.93 = 3,736.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,529.54x = 17,295.93 × 3,736.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,529.54x = 64,626,761.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,626,761.32/11,529.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.32

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