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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,338.22, 17,007.32 and 3,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,338.22, 17,007.32 and 3,018.24 is: 4,527.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338.22 : 17,007.32 = 3,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338.22/17,007.32 = 3,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338.22x = 17,007.32 × 3,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338.22x = 51,332,173.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,332,173.52/11,338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.36

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