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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,355.37, 17,033.91 and 3,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,355.37, 17,033.91 and 3,035.20 is: 4,553.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,355.37 : 17,033.91 = 3,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,355.37/17,033.91 = 3,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,355.37x = 17,033.91 × 3,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,355.37x = 51,701,269.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,701,269.67/11,355.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.02

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