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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,555.69, 17,330.87 and 3,236.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,555.69, 17,330.87 and 3,236.29 is: 4,853.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,555.69 : 17,330.87 = 3,236.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,555.69/17,330.87 = 3,236.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,555.69x = 17,330.87 × 3,236.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,555.69x = 56,087,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,087,618.44/11,555.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.68

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