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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,337.30, 17,005.98 and 3,439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,337.30, 17,005.98 and 3,439.88 is: 5,159.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,337.30 : 17,005.98 = 3,439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,337.30/17,005.98 = 3,439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,337.30x = 17,005.98 × 3,439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,337.30x = 58,498,542.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,498,542.43/11,337.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,159.83

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