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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,358.34, 17,036.82 and 4,241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,358.34, 17,036.82 and 4,241.22 is: 6,361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,358.34 : 17,036.82 = 4,241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,358.34/17,036.82 = 4,241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,358.34x = 17,036.82 × 4,241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,358.34x = 72,256,901.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,256,901.72/11,358.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,361.57

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