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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,605.73, 17,406.37 and 3,283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,605.73, 17,406.37 and 3,283.74 is: 4,924.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,605.73 : 17,406.37 = 3,283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,605.73/17,406.37 = 3,283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,605.73x = 17,406.37 × 3,283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,605.73x = 57,157,889.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,157,889.97/11,605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.97

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