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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,336.20, 17,001.84 and 3,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,336.20, 17,001.84 and 3,544 is: 5,315.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,336.20 : 17,001.84 = 3,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,336.20/17,001.84 = 3,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,336.20x = 17,001.84 × 3,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,336.20x = 60,254,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,254,520.96/11,336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,315.23

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