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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,339.69, 17,009.58 and 3,442.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,339.69, 17,009.58 and 3,442.28 is: 5,163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,339.69 : 17,009.58 = 3,442.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,339.69/17,009.58 = 3,442.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,339.69x = 17,009.58 × 3,442.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,339.69x = 58,551,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,551,737.04/11,339.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.43

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