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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,615.49, 17,423.22 and 3,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,615.49, 17,423.22 and 3,295.52 is: 4,943.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,615.49 : 17,423.22 = 3,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,615.49/17,423.22 = 3,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,615.49x = 17,423.22 × 3,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,615.49x = 57,418,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,418,482.86/11,615.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.27

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