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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,732.04, 17,597.98 and 3,524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,732.04, 17,597.98 and 3,524.04 is: 5,286.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,732.04 : 17,597.98 = 3,524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,732.04/17,597.98 = 3,524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,732.04x = 17,597.98 × 3,524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,732.04x = 62,015,985.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,015,985.44/11,732.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.04

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