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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,552.58, 17,327.52 and 3,233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,552.58, 17,327.52 and 3,233.24 is: 4,849.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,552.58 : 17,327.52 = 3,233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,552.58/17,327.52 = 3,233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,552.58x = 17,327.52 × 3,233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,552.58x = 56,023,944.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,023,944.13/11,552.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.47

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