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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,338.83, 17,008.11 and 3,547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,338.83, 17,008.11 and 3,547.44 is: 5,321.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338.83 : 17,008.11 = 3,547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338.83/17,008.11 = 3,547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338.83x = 17,008.11 × 3,547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338.83x = 60,335,249.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,335,249.74/11,338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,321.12

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