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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,573.44, 17,359.96 and 3,782.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,573.44, 17,359.96 and 3,782.26 is: 5,673.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,573.44 : 17,359.96 = 3,782.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,573.44/17,359.96 = 3,782.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,573.44x = 17,359.96 × 3,782.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,573.44x = 65,659,882.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,659,882.31/11,573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,673.32

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