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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,344.92, 17,020.08 and 3,554.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,344.92, 17,020.08 and 3,554.36 is: 5,332.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344.92 : 17,020.08 = 3,554.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344.92/17,020.08 = 3,554.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344.92x = 17,020.08 × 3,554.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344.92x = 60,495,491.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,495,491.55/11,344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.39

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