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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,552.46, 17,329.78 and 3,232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,552.46, 17,329.78 and 3,232.46 is: 4,848.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,552.46 : 17,329.78 = 3,232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,552.46/17,329.78 = 3,232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,552.46x = 17,329.78 × 3,232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,552.46x = 56,017,820.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,017,820.66/11,552.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.99

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