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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,725.08, 17,586.98 and 3,292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,725.08, 17,586.98 and 3,292.16 is: 4,938.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,725.08 : 17,586.98 = 3,292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,725.08/17,586.98 = 3,292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,725.08x = 17,586.98 × 3,292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,725.08x = 57,899,152.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,899,152.08/11,725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.06

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