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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,548.36, 17,321.46 and 3,229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,548.36, 17,321.46 and 3,229.12 is: 4,843.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,548.36 : 17,321.46 = 3,229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,548.36/17,321.46 = 3,229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,548.36x = 17,321.46 × 3,229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,548.36x = 55,933,072.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,933,072.92/11,548.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.38

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