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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,545.64, 17,321.02 and 3,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,545.64, 17,321.02 and 3,337 is: 5,006.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,545.64 : 17,321.02 = 3,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,545.64/17,321.02 = 3,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,545.64x = 17,321.02 × 3,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,545.64x = 57,800,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,800,243.74/11,545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.24

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