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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,612.52, 17,423.39 and 3,716.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,612.52, 17,423.39 and 3,716.25 is: 5,575.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,612.52 : 17,423.39 = 3,716.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,612.52/17,423.39 = 3,716.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,612.52x = 17,423.39 × 3,716.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,612.52x = 64,749,673.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,749,673.09/11,612.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.85

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