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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,548.18, 17,323.98 and 3,755.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,548.18, 17,323.98 and 3,755.08 is: 5,633.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,548.18 : 17,323.98 = 3,755.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,548.18/17,323.98 = 3,755.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,548.18x = 17,323.98 × 3,755.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,548.18x = 65,052,930.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,052,930.82/11,548.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,633.18

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