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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,344.62, 17,017.47 and 3,553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,344.62, 17,017.47 and 3,553.50 is: 5,330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344.62 : 17,017.47 = 3,553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344.62/17,017.47 = 3,553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344.62x = 17,017.47 × 3,553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344.62x = 60,471,579.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,471,579.65/11,344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.42

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