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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,359.53, 17,039.90 and 3,461.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,359.53, 17,039.90 and 3,461.45 is: 5,192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,359.53 : 17,039.90 = 3,461.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,359.53/17,039.90 = 3,461.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,359.53x = 17,039.90 × 3,461.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,359.53x = 58,982,685.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,982,685.31/11,359.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.35

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