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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.30, 17,011.98 and 3,443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.30, 17,011.98 and 3,443.88 is: 5,165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.30 : 17,011.98 = 3,443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.30/17,011.98 = 3,443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.30x = 17,011.98 × 3,443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.30x = 58,587,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,587,217.68/11,341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.83

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