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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,590.26, 17,385.44 and 3,270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,590.26, 17,385.44 and 3,270.32 is: 4,905.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,590.26 : 17,385.44 = 3,270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,590.26/17,385.44 = 3,270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,590.26x = 17,385.44 × 3,270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,590.26x = 56,856,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,856,011.85/11,590.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.50

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