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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,635.35, 17,453.54 and 3,315.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,635.35, 17,453.54 and 3,315.94 is: 4,974.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,635.35 : 17,453.54 = 3,315.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,635.35/17,453.54 = 3,315.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,635.35x = 17,453.54 × 3,315.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,635.35x = 57,874,856.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,874,856.08/11,635.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,974.06

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