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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,357.83, 17,038.37 and 3,567.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,357.83, 17,038.37 and 3,567.25 is: 5,351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,357.83 : 17,038.37 = 3,567.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,357.83/17,038.37 = 3,567.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,357.83x = 17,038.37 × 3,567.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,357.83x = 60,780,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,780,125.38/11,357.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,351.39

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