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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.84, 17,011.68 and 3,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.84, 17,011.68 and 3,550 is: 5,324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.84 : 17,011.68 = 3,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.84/17,011.68 = 3,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.84x = 17,011.68 × 3,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.84x = 60,391,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,391,464/11,341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,324.66

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