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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,355.26, 17,032.68 and 3,035.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,355.26, 17,032.68 and 3,035.03 is: 4,552.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,355.26 : 17,032.68 = 3,035.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,355.26/17,032.68 = 3,035.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,355.26x = 17,032.68 × 3,035.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,355.26x = 51,694,609.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,694,609.62/11,355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.48

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