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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,531.78, 17,297.70 and 3,323.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,531.78, 17,297.70 and 3,323.78 is: 4,985.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,531.78 : 17,297.70 = 3,323.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,531.78/17,297.70 = 3,323.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,531.78x = 17,297.70 × 3,323.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,531.78x = 57,493,749.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,493,749.31/11,531.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.68

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