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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,550.63, 17,329.02 and 3,653.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,550.63, 17,329.02 and 3,653.29 is: 5,480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,550.63 : 17,329.02 = 3,653.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,550.63/17,329.02 = 3,653.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,550.63x = 17,329.02 × 3,653.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,550.63x = 63,307,866.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,307,866.97/11,550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,480.90

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