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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,554.29, 17,333.06 and 3,761.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,554.29, 17,333.06 and 3,761.28 is: 5,642.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,554.29 : 17,333.06 = 3,761.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,554.29/17,333.06 = 3,761.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,554.29x = 17,333.06 × 3,761.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,554.29x = 65,194,473.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,194,473.11/11,554.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.45

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