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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,344.83, 17,016.75 and 3,447.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,344.83, 17,016.75 and 3,447.06 is: 5,170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344.83 : 17,016.75 = 3,447.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344.83/17,016.75 = 3,447.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344.83x = 17,016.75 × 3,447.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344.83x = 58,657,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,657,758.26/11,344.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,170.44

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