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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.04, 17,001.72 and 4,407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.04, 17,001.72 and 4,407 is: 6,611.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.04 : 17,001.72 = 4,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.04/17,001.72 = 4,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.04x = 17,001.72 × 4,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.04x = 74,926,580.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,926,580.04/11,333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,611.34

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