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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.92, 17,010.96 and 3,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.92, 17,010.96 and 3,132 is: 4,697.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.92 : 17,010.96 = 3,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.92/17,010.96 = 3,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.92x = 17,010.96 × 3,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.92x = 53,278,326.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,278,326.72/11,341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.47

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