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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,550.67, 17,323.46 and 3,228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,550.67, 17,323.46 and 3,228.45 is: 4,841.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,550.67 : 17,323.46 = 3,228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,550.67/17,323.46 = 3,228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,550.67x = 17,323.46 × 3,228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,550.67x = 55,927,924.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,927,924.44/11,550.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,841.96

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