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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,542.74, 17,311.38 and 3,223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,542.74, 17,311.38 and 3,223.02 is: 4,833.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,542.74 : 17,311.38 = 3,223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,542.74/17,311.38 = 3,223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,542.74x = 17,311.38 × 3,223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,542.74x = 55,794,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,794,923.97/11,542.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.77

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