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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,647.52, 17,465.95 and 3,325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,647.52, 17,465.95 and 3,325.50 is: 4,986.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,647.52 : 17,465.95 = 3,325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,647.52/17,465.95 = 3,325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,647.52x = 17,465.95 × 3,325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,647.52x = 58,083,016.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,083,016.73/11,647.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.73

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