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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,707.53, 17,561.03 and 3,273.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,707.53, 17,561.03 and 3,273.81 is: 4,910.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,707.53 : 17,561.03 = 3,273.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,707.53/17,561.03 = 3,273.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,707.53x = 17,561.03 × 3,273.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,707.53x = 57,491,475.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,491,475.62/11,707.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.64

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