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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,652.42, 17,475.69 and 3,332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,652.42, 17,475.69 and 3,332.49 is: 4,997.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,652.42 : 17,475.69 = 3,332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,652.42/17,475.69 = 3,332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,652.42x = 17,475.69 × 3,332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,652.42x = 58,237,562.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,237,562.17/11,652.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.89

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