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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,721, 17,581.50 and 3,513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,721, 17,581.50 and 3,513 is: 5,269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,721 : 17,581.50 = 3,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,721/17,581.50 = 3,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,721x = 17,581.50 × 3,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,721x = 61,763,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,763,809.50/11,721
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,269.50

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