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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,338.53, 17,010.90 and 3,441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,338.53, 17,010.90 and 3,441.30 is: 5,162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338.53 : 17,010.90 = 3,441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338.53/17,010.90 = 3,441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338.53x = 17,010.90 × 3,441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338.53x = 58,539,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,539,610.17/11,338.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.89

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