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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,530.32, 17,291.52 and 3,737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,530.32, 17,291.52 and 3,737.52 is: 5,605.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,530.32 : 17,291.52 = 3,737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,530.32/17,291.52 = 3,737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,530.32x = 17,291.52 × 3,737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,530.32x = 64,627,401.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,627,401.83/11,530.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.00

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