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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,354.12, 17,033.74 and 3,457.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,354.12, 17,033.74 and 3,457.34 is: 5,186.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,354.12 : 17,033.74 = 3,457.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,354.12/17,033.74 = 3,457.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,354.12x = 17,033.74 × 3,457.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,354.12x = 58,891,421.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,891,421.20/11,354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.79

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