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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,563.93, 17,347.07 and 3,243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,563.93, 17,347.07 and 3,243.97 is: 4,866.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,563.93 : 17,347.07 = 3,243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,563.93/17,347.07 = 3,243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,563.93x = 17,347.07 × 3,243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,563.93x = 56,273,358.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,273,358.45/11,563.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.28

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