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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,354.91, 17,021.42 and 3,561.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,354.91, 17,021.42 and 3,561.90 is: 5,339.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,354.91 : 17,021.42 = 3,561.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,354.91/17,021.42 = 3,561.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,354.91x = 17,021.42 × 3,561.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,354.91x = 60,628,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,628,595.90/11,354.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,339.42

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