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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,663.52, 17,483.04 and 3,870.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,663.52, 17,483.04 and 3,870.24 is: 5,801.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,663.52 : 17,483.04 = 3,870.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,663.52/17,483.04 = 3,870.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,663.52x = 17,483.04 × 3,870.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,663.52x = 67,663,560.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,663,560.73/11,663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,801.30

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