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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,620.52, 17,433.26 and 3,303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,620.52, 17,433.26 and 3,303.08 is: 4,955.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,620.52 : 17,433.26 = 3,303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,620.52/17,433.26 = 3,303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,620.52x = 17,433.26 × 3,303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,620.52x = 57,583,348.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,583,348.76/11,620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.32

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