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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,338.44, 17,007.66 and 4,316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,338.44, 17,007.66 and 4,316.76 is: 6,475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338.44 : 17,007.66 = 4,316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338.44/17,007.66 = 4,316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338.44x = 17,007.66 × 4,316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338.44x = 73,417,986.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,417,986.38/11,338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,475.14

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