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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,348.97, 17,023.35 and 4,423.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,348.97, 17,023.35 and 4,423.47 is: 6,635.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,348.97 : 17,023.35 = 4,423.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,348.97/17,023.35 = 4,423.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,348.97x = 17,023.35 × 4,423.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,348.97x = 75,302,278.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,302,278.02/11,348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,635.16

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