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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,573, 17,362.44 and 3,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,573, 17,362.44 and 3,365 is: 5,048.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,573 : 17,362.44 = 3,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,573/17,362.44 = 3,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,573x = 17,362.44 × 3,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,573x = 58,424,610.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,424,610.60/11,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.35

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