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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,335.74, 17,004.90 and 3,016.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,335.74, 17,004.90 and 3,016.09 is: 4,524.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,335.74 : 17,004.90 = 3,016.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,335.74/17,004.90 = 3,016.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,335.74x = 17,004.90 × 3,016.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,335.74x = 51,288,308.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,288,308.84/11,335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.48

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