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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,545.93, 17,318.59 and 3,226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,545.93, 17,318.59 and 3,226.52 is: 4,839.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,545.93 : 17,318.59 = 3,226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,545.93/17,318.59 = 3,226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,545.93x = 17,318.59 × 3,226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,545.93x = 55,878,777.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,878,777.01/11,545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.69

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