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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,552.63, 17,328.26 and 3,232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,552.63, 17,328.26 and 3,232.46 is: 4,848.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,552.63 : 17,328.26 = 3,232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,552.63/17,328.26 = 3,232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,552.63x = 17,328.26 × 3,232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,552.63x = 56,012,804.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,012,804.52/11,552.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.49

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