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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,351.66, 17,029.89 and 3,561.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,351.66, 17,029.89 and 3,561.26 is: 5,342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,351.66 : 17,029.89 = 3,561.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,351.66/17,029.89 = 3,561.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,351.66x = 17,029.89 × 3,561.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,351.66x = 60,647,866.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,647,866.06/11,351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,342.64

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