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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,573.26, 17,356.74 and 3,252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,573.26, 17,356.74 and 3,252.76 is: 4,878.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,573.26 : 17,356.74 = 3,252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,573.26/17,356.74 = 3,252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,573.26x = 17,356.74 × 3,252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,573.26x = 56,457,309.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,457,309.60/11,573.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,878.25

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