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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,575.72, 17,363.44 and 3,258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,575.72, 17,363.44 and 3,258.04 is: 4,887.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,575.72 : 17,363.44 = 3,258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,575.72/17,363.44 = 3,258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,575.72x = 17,363.44 × 3,258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,575.72x = 56,570,782.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,570,782.06/11,575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.02

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