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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,344.46, 17,016.69 and 3,553.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,344.46, 17,016.69 and 3,553.88 is: 5,330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344.46 : 17,016.69 = 3,553.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344.46/17,016.69 = 3,553.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344.46x = 17,016.69 × 3,553.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344.46x = 60,475,189.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,475,189.17/11,344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.81

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