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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,755.22, 17,633.96 and 3,435.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,755.22, 17,633.96 and 3,435.04 is: 5,152.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,755.22 : 17,633.96 = 3,435.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,755.22/17,633.96 = 3,435.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,755.22x = 17,633.96 × 3,435.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,755.22x = 60,573,375.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,573,375.71/11,755.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,152.89

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