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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,338.72, 17,008.12 and 3,441.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,338.72, 17,008.12 and 3,441.31 is: 5,161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338.72 : 17,008.12 = 3,441.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338.72/17,008.12 = 3,441.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338.72x = 17,008.12 × 3,441.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338.72x = 58,530,128.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,530,128.40/11,338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.97

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