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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,356.26, 17,034.40 and 3,148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,356.26, 17,034.40 and 3,148.26 is: 4,722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,356.26 : 17,034.40 = 3,148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,356.26/17,034.40 = 3,148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,356.26x = 17,034.40 × 3,148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,356.26x = 53,628,720.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,628,720.14/11,356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,722.39

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