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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,550.52, 17,325.75 and 2,785.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,550.52, 17,325.75 and 2,785.44 is: 4,178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,550.52 : 17,325.75 = 2,785.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,550.52/17,325.75 = 2,785.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,550.52x = 17,325.75 × 2,785.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,550.52x = 48,259,799.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,259,799.37/11,550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.15

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