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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.20, 17,013.96 and 3,550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.20, 17,013.96 and 3,550.08 is: 5,325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.20 : 17,013.96 = 3,550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.20/17,013.96 = 3,550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.20x = 17,013.96 × 3,550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.20x = 60,400,919.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,400,919.12/11,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.80

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