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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,351.52, 17,029.44 and 3,453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,351.52, 17,029.44 and 3,453.48 is: 5,180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,351.52 : 17,029.44 = 3,453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,351.52/17,029.44 = 3,453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,351.52x = 17,029.44 × 3,453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,351.52x = 58,810,830.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,810,830.45/11,351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,180.88

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