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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,635.84, 17,453.76 and 3,316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,635.84, 17,453.76 and 3,316.72 is: 4,975.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,635.84 : 17,453.76 = 3,316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,635.84/17,453.76 = 3,316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,635.84x = 17,453.76 × 3,316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,635.84x = 57,889,234.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,889,234.87/11,635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.08

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