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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,725, 17,587.50 and 3,517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,725, 17,587.50 and 3,517 is: 5,275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,725 : 17,587.50 = 3,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,725/17,587.50 = 3,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,725x = 17,587.50 × 3,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,725x = 61,855,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,855,237.50/11,725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.50

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