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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,548.92, 17,324.97 and 4,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,548.92, 17,324.97 and 4,152 is: 6,228.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,548.92 : 17,324.97 = 4,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,548.92/17,324.97 = 4,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,548.92x = 17,324.97 × 4,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,548.92x = 71,933,275.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,933,275.44/11,548.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,228.57

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