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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,359.81, 17,042.28 and 3,463.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,359.81, 17,042.28 and 3,463.02 is: 5,195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,359.81 : 17,042.28 = 3,463.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,359.81/17,042.28 = 3,463.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,359.81x = 17,042.28 × 3,463.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,359.81x = 59,017,756.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,017,756.49/11,359.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.31

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