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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,357.33, 17,035.98 and 3,036.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,357.33, 17,035.98 and 3,036.90 is: 4,555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,357.33 : 17,035.98 = 3,036.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,357.33/17,035.98 = 3,036.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,357.33x = 17,035.98 × 3,036.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,357.33x = 51,736,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,736,567.66/11,357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,555.35

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