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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,344.39, 17,016.52 and 2,910.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,344.39, 17,016.52 and 2,910.85 is: 4,366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344.39 : 17,016.52 = 2,910.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344.39/17,016.52 = 2,910.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344.39x = 17,016.52 × 2,910.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344.39x = 49,532,537.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,532,537.24/11,344.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.26

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