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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,717, 17,575.50 and 3,509

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,717, 17,575.50 and 3,509 is: 5,263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,717 : 17,575.50 = 3,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,717/17,575.50 = 3,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,717x = 17,575.50 × 3,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,717x = 61,672,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,672,429.50/11,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,263.50

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