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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,709.53, 17,564.03 and 3,275.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,709.53, 17,564.03 and 3,275.81 is: 4,913.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,709.53 : 17,564.03 = 3,275.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,709.53/17,564.03 = 3,275.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,709.53x = 17,564.03 × 3,275.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,709.53x = 57,536,425.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,536,425.11/11,709.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.64

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