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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.92, 17,003.84 and 3,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.92, 17,003.84 and 3,542.40 is: 5,314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.92 : 17,003.84 = 3,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.92/17,003.84 = 3,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.92x = 17,003.84 × 3,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.92x = 60,234,402.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,234,402.82/11,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,314.53

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