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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,550.95, 17,327.52 and 3,230.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,550.95, 17,327.52 and 3,230.97 is: 4,846.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,550.95 : 17,327.52 = 3,230.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,550.95/17,327.52 = 3,230.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,550.95x = 17,327.52 × 3,230.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,550.95x = 55,984,697.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,984,697.29/11,550.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,846.76

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