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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,563.75, 17,348.51 and 3,355.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,563.75, 17,348.51 and 3,355.75 is: 5,034.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,563.75 : 17,348.51 = 3,355.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,563.75/17,348.51 = 3,355.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,563.75x = 17,348.51 × 3,355.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,563.75x = 58,217,262.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,217,262.43/11,563.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.46

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