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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,344.28, 17,016.42 and 3,023.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,344.28, 17,016.42 and 3,023.86 is: 4,535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344.28 : 17,016.42 = 3,023.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344.28/17,016.42 = 3,023.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344.28x = 17,016.42 × 3,023.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344.28x = 51,455,271.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,455,271.78/11,344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.79

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