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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,344.44, 17,011.58 and 6,078.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,344.44, 17,011.58 and 6,078.54 is: 9,115.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344.44 : 17,011.58 = 6,078.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344.44/17,011.58 = 6,078.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344.44x = 17,011.58 × 6,078.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344.44x = 103,405,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,405,539.10/11,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,115.09

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