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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,340.99, 17,009.85 and 3,020.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,340.99, 17,009.85 and 3,020.25 is: 4,529.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,340.99 : 17,009.85 = 3,020.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,340.99/17,009.85 = 3,020.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,340.99x = 17,009.85 × 3,020.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,340.99x = 51,373,999.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,373,999.46/11,340.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.94

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