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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,639.23, 17,461.57 and 3,319.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,639.23, 17,461.57 and 3,319.36 is: 4,979.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,639.23 : 17,461.57 = 3,319.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,639.23/17,461.57 = 3,319.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,639.23x = 17,461.57 × 3,319.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,639.23x = 57,961,237.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,961,237.00/11,639.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,979.82

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