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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,332.43, 16,998.60 and 3,434.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,332.43, 16,998.60 and 3,434.93 is: 5,152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,332.43 : 16,998.60 = 3,434.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,332.43/16,998.60 = 3,434.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,332.43x = 16,998.60 × 3,434.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,332.43x = 58,389,001.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,389,001.10/11,332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,152.38

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