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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,570.84, 17,355.96 and 3,250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,570.84, 17,355.96 and 3,250.94 is: 4,876.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,570.84 : 17,355.96 = 3,250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,570.84/17,355.96 = 3,250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,570.84x = 17,355.96 × 3,250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,570.84x = 56,423,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,423,184.60/11,570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.33

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