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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,356.17, 17,033.54 and 4,239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,356.17, 17,033.54 and 4,239.02 is: 6,358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,356.17 : 17,033.54 = 4,239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,356.17/17,033.54 = 4,239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,356.17x = 17,033.54 × 4,239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,356.17x = 72,205,527.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,205,527.33/11,356.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,358.27

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