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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,625.29, 17,439.08 and 3,725.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,625.29, 17,439.08 and 3,725.82 is: 5,589.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,625.29 : 17,439.08 = 3,725.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,625.29/17,439.08 = 3,725.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,625.29x = 17,439.08 × 3,725.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,625.29x = 64,974,829.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,974,829.78/11,625.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,589.09

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