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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,335.44, 17,002.32 and 3,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,335.44, 17,002.32 and 3,544 is: 5,315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,335.44 : 17,002.32 = 3,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,335.44/17,002.32 = 3,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,335.44x = 17,002.32 × 3,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,335.44x = 60,256,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,256,222.08/11,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.74

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