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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,340.62, 17,013.84 and 3,443.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,340.62, 17,013.84 and 3,443.18 is: 5,165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,340.62 : 17,013.84 = 3,443.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,340.62/17,013.84 = 3,443.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,340.62x = 17,013.84 × 3,443.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,340.62x = 58,581,713.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,581,713.61/11,340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.65

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