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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,551.58, 17,329.51 and 3,656.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,551.58, 17,329.51 and 3,656.09 is: 5,484.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,551.58 : 17,329.51 = 3,656.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,551.58/17,329.51 = 3,656.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,551.58x = 17,329.51 × 3,656.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,551.58x = 63,358,152.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,358,152.43/11,551.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,484.80

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