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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.78, 17,023.16 and 3,028.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.78, 17,023.16 and 3,028.82 is: 4,543.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.78 : 17,023.16 = 3,028.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.78/17,023.16 = 3,028.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.78x = 17,023.16 × 3,028.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.78x = 51,560,137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,560,137.60/11,348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.23

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