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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,635.07, 17,452.37 and 3,315.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,635.07, 17,452.37 and 3,315.14 is: 4,972.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,635.07 : 17,452.37 = 3,315.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,635.07/17,452.37 = 3,315.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,635.07x = 17,452.37 × 3,315.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,635.07x = 57,856,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,856,962.62/11,635.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,972.64

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