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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.08, 17,011.62 and 3,550.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.08, 17,011.62 and 3,550.50 is: 5,325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.08 : 17,011.62 = 3,550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.08/17,011.62 = 3,550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.08x = 17,011.62 × 3,550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.08x = 60,399,756.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,399,756.81/11,341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.75

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