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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,337.71, 17,006.60 and 3,440.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,337.71, 17,006.60 and 3,440.29 is: 5,160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,337.71 : 17,006.60 = 3,440.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,337.71/17,006.60 = 3,440.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,337.71x = 17,006.60 × 3,440.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,337.71x = 58,507,533.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,507,533.68/11,337.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.44

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