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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,567.32, 17,356.35 and 3,671.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,567.32, 17,356.35 and 3,671.08 is: 5,508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,567.32 : 17,356.35 = 3,671.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,567.32/17,356.35 = 3,671.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,567.32x = 17,356.35 × 3,671.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,567.32x = 63,716,549.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,716,549.36/11,567.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.32

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