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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.96, 17,013.93 and 3,550.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.96, 17,013.93 and 3,550.57 is: 5,326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.96 : 17,013.93 = 3,550.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.96/17,013.93 = 3,550.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.96x = 17,013.93 × 3,550.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.96x = 60,409,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,409,149.44/11,341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.16

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