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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.26, 17,022.38 and 3,140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.26, 17,022.38 and 3,140.26 is: 4,710.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.26 : 17,022.38 = 3,140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.26/17,022.38 = 3,140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.26x = 17,022.38 × 3,140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.26x = 53,454,699.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,454,699.02/11,348.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.39

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