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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,336.93, 17,005.37 and 3,016.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,336.93, 17,005.37 and 3,016.95 is: 4,525.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,336.93 : 17,005.37 = 3,016.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,336.93/17,005.37 = 3,016.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,336.93x = 17,005.37 × 3,016.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,336.93x = 51,304,335.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,304,335.94/11,336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.42

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