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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,338.82, 17,007.75 and 3,441.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,338.82, 17,007.75 and 3,441.05 is: 5,161.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338.82 : 17,007.75 = 3,441.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338.82/17,007.75 = 3,441.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338.82x = 17,007.75 × 3,441.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338.82x = 58,524,433.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,524,433.10/11,338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.42

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