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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,550.52, 17,325.63 and 2,785.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,550.52, 17,325.63 and 2,785.37 is: 4,178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,550.52 : 17,325.63 = 2,785.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,550.52/17,325.63 = 2,785.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,550.52x = 17,325.63 × 2,785.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,550.52x = 48,258,203.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,258,203.40/11,550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.01

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