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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,635.11, 17,452.77 and 3,315.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,635.11, 17,452.77 and 3,315.13 is: 4,972.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,635.11 : 17,452.77 = 3,315.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,635.11/17,452.77 = 3,315.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,635.11x = 17,452.77 × 3,315.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,635.11x = 57,858,201.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,858,201.41/11,635.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,972.72

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