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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.96, 17,011.36 and 3,021.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.96, 17,011.36 and 3,021.24 is: 4,531.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.96 : 17,011.36 = 3,021.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.96/17,011.36 = 3,021.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.96x = 17,011.36 × 3,021.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.96x = 51,395,401.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,395,401.29/11,341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.44

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