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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,588.88, 17,383.30 and 3,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,588.88, 17,383.30 and 3,268.88 is: 4,903.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,588.88 : 17,383.30 = 3,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,588.88/17,383.30 = 3,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,588.88x = 17,383.30 × 3,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,588.88x = 56,823,921.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,823,921.70/11,588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.31

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