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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,544.31, 17,317.71 and 3,647.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,544.31, 17,317.71 and 3,647.03 is: 5,470.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,544.31 : 17,317.71 = 3,647.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,544.31/17,317.71 = 3,647.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,544.31x = 17,317.71 × 3,647.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,544.31x = 63,158,207.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,158,207.90/11,544.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.94

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