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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,338.68, 17,006.71 and 3,019.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,338.68, 17,006.71 and 3,019.38 is: 4,528.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338.68 : 17,006.71 = 3,019.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338.68/17,006.71 = 3,019.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338.68x = 17,006.71 × 3,019.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338.68x = 51,349,654.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,349,654.38/11,338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.71

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