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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,344.60, 17,016.90 and 3,136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,344.60, 17,016.90 and 3,136.60 is: 4,704.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344.60 : 17,016.90 = 3,136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344.60/17,016.90 = 3,136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344.60x = 17,016.90 × 3,136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344.60x = 53,375,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,375,208.54/11,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.90

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