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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,336.97, 17,005.44 and 3,016.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,336.97, 17,005.44 and 3,016.99 is: 4,525.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,336.97 : 17,005.44 = 3,016.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,336.97/17,005.44 = 3,016.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,336.97x = 17,005.44 × 3,016.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,336.97x = 51,305,258.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,305,258.03/11,336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.48

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