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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,339.36, 17,008.98 and 3,019.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,339.36, 17,008.98 and 3,019.35 is: 4,529.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,339.36 : 17,008.98 = 3,019.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,339.36/17,008.98 = 3,019.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,339.36x = 17,008.98 × 3,019.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,339.36x = 51,356,063.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,356,063.76/11,339.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.01

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