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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,338.69, 17,008.08 and 3,441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,338.69, 17,008.08 and 3,441.28 is: 5,161.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338.69 : 17,008.08 = 3,441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338.69/17,008.08 = 3,441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338.69x = 17,008.08 × 3,441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338.69x = 58,529,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,529,463.30/11,338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.92

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