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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,571.93, 17,358.91 and 3,252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,571.93, 17,358.91 and 3,252.02 is: 4,878.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,571.93 : 17,358.91 = 3,252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,571.93/17,358.91 = 3,252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,571.93x = 17,358.91 × 3,252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,571.93x = 56,451,427.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,451,427.57/11,571.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,878.31

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