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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.48, 17,022.21 and 3,028.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.48, 17,022.21 and 3,028.31 is: 4,542.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.48 : 17,022.21 = 3,028.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.48/17,022.21 = 3,028.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.48x = 17,022.21 × 3,028.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.48x = 51,548,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,548,546.14/11,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.33

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