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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,338.92, 17,011.08 and 3,548.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,338.92, 17,011.08 and 3,548.34 is: 5,323.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338.92 : 17,011.08 = 3,548.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338.92/17,011.08 = 3,548.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338.92x = 17,011.08 × 3,548.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338.92x = 60,361,095.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,361,095.61/11,338.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,323.35

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