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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,755.64, 17,631.44 and 3,322.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,755.64, 17,631.44 and 3,322.73 is: 4,983.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,755.64 : 17,631.44 = 3,322.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,755.64/17,631.44 = 3,322.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,755.64x = 17,631.44 × 3,322.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,755.64x = 58,584,514.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,584,514.63/11,755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.52

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