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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,575.61, 17,363.40 and 3,256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,575.61, 17,363.40 and 3,256.46 is: 4,884.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,575.61 : 17,363.40 = 3,256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,575.61/17,363.40 = 3,256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,575.61x = 17,363.40 × 3,256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,575.61x = 56,543,217.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,543,217.56/11,575.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.69

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