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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,338.58, 17,005.55 and 4,316.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,338.58, 17,005.55 and 4,316.09 is: 6,473.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338.58 : 17,005.55 = 4,316.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338.58/17,005.55 = 4,316.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338.58x = 17,005.55 × 4,316.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338.58x = 73,397,377.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,397,377.69/11,338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,473.24

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