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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.91, 17,006.22 and 3,442.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.91, 17,006.22 and 3,442.05 is: 5,161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.91 : 17,006.22 = 3,442.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.91/17,006.22 = 3,442.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.91x = 17,006.22 × 3,442.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.91x = 58,536,259.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,536,259.55/11,341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.06

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