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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,351.97, 17,027.94 and 3,561.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,351.97, 17,027.94 and 3,561.39 is: 5,342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,351.97 : 17,027.94 = 3,561.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,351.97/17,027.94 = 3,561.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,351.97x = 17,027.94 × 3,561.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,351.97x = 60,643,135.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,643,135.24/11,351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,342.08

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