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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,355.83, 17,033.74 and 3,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,355.83, 17,033.74 and 3,035.40 is: 4,553.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,355.83 : 17,033.74 = 3,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,355.83/17,033.74 = 3,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,355.83x = 17,033.74 × 3,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,355.83x = 51,704,142.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,704,142.93/11,355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.09

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