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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,332.44, 17,001.06 and 3,541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,332.44, 17,001.06 and 3,541.84 is: 5,313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,332.44 : 17,001.06 = 3,541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,332.44/17,001.06 = 3,541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,332.44x = 17,001.06 × 3,541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,332.44x = 60,215,034.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,215,034.35/11,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,313.51

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