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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,338.83, 17,009.87 and 3,548.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,338.83, 17,009.87 and 3,548.25 is: 5,322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338.83 : 17,009.87 = 3,548.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338.83/17,009.87 = 3,548.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338.83x = 17,009.87 × 3,548.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338.83x = 60,355,253.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,355,253.49/11,338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,322.88

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