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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,344.80, 17,010.52 and 3,444.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,344.80, 17,010.52 and 3,444.93 is: 5,165.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344.80 : 17,010.52 = 3,444.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344.80/17,010.52 = 3,444.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344.80x = 17,010.52 × 3,444.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344.80x = 58,600,050.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,600,050.66/11,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.37

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